The program at Patrick & Henry Community College is now 20 years old.
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Hard Rock Bristol plans to hire most of its team locally
A temporary casino, the first in Virginia, is scheduled to open July 8 with the permanent facility coming later.
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Averett University wins collegiate pitch competition
RISE Collaborative, formed to promote entrepreneurship in southern Virginia, sponsored the competition.
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Survey highlights Virginia support for health and medical research
Supporters of life sciences cluster in Roanoke and New River valley hoping state budget will include $15.7 million for labs.
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Virginia’s solar output more than doubles in one year
Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia
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Small cities with casinos give advice to Bristol and Danville
From Arkansas to California, here’s what they have to say.
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Amazon announces 2 more solar farms in Virginia
They will be in Frederick and Pittsylvania counties.
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Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?
As utility-scale solar projects spread across central and Southside Virginia, local governments and residents have been wrestling with how to balance the sometimes competing goals of preserving farmland and reducing carbon emissions.
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Patrick County foundation seeks $44,000 to cover community college tuition
Goal had been $2 million but new figures show county closer to providing free tuition for community college students.