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A man, Matt Rowe, stands at a podium in a church community meeting room with a presentation on the TV behind him. At a table in front of him sits Madison Whittle, Eric Philips and Danny Marshall

An AI data center at megasite will create 2,000 permanent positions, Pittsylvania County officials promise

by Grace Mamon April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

At a community meeting this week, local officials shared information about the project’s jobs, electric and water use and monetary incentives.

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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt business expands safe room offerings, First Piedmont names CEO, plus news from Roanoke, Lynchburg, NRV

by Matt Busse April 21, 2026April 20, 2026

Get up to speed on recent business happenings.

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After years of development, BWX Technologies hopes to prove the value of tiny nuclear fuel particles

by Matt Busse April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

The TRISO fuel, which could one day help power the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, is manufactured at the company’s Lynchburg-area facility.

Construction continues on the new building on the Family Crisis Support Services' campus in Norton. It is expected to be completed in May and up and running in June. Courtesy of Family Crisis Support Services.

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An effort to provide housing, medical help and hope is expanding again, despite funding challenges

by Susan Cameron April 16, 2026April 15, 2026

The growth at Wise County’s Family Crisis Support Services comes amid a rise in homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault cases that are expected to worsen.

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Megasite project could be in jeopardy if data center tax exemptions are ended, finance secretary warns

by Grace Mamon April 15, 2026April 15, 2026

The project, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs and $73 billion in investment to Pittsylvania County, could “go away,” Mark Sickles told state senators.

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Roanoke Rambler’s new owner says changes necessary for sustainability

by Matt Busse April 15, 2026April 14, 2026

Ollie Howie, an entrepreneur and investor who grew up in Roanoke, said the publication’s expenses have been exceeding its monthly revenue.

A man stands at the center of a room, talking to a woman and man to the left, and four women and one man to the right. At left is a door to an antiseptic research facility, with cabinets and shelf space behind him, and a sink at the lower right corner.

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Tech Briefs: Grant money flows to 3D manufacturing in Southwest, Southside

by Tad Dickens April 15, 2026April 24, 2026

Plus: The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC opens a clean room facility for clinical-grade therapy development.

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Former Roanoke Rambler owner ‘devastated’ after staff terminated

by Matt Busse April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

The online news organization, founded in 2021 by a former Roanoke Times reporter, was sold last month. Its three-person news staff said Monday that their employment was terminated after contract negotiations.