A Florida company has a preliminary permit from the federal government for one site and is pursuing another.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Times Fiber Communications to close Chatham plant, lay off 79
The layoffs will take effect between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31. The company, a subsidiary of Amphenol Broadband Solutions, manufactures telecommunications cables.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Unemployment benefits increase
Plus: Roanoke refreshes its GIS website, a Roanoke property is sold for a future credit union branch and the overlook at the Smith Mountain visitor center is temporarily closing for renovations.
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Plans for Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums are underway in Pulaski and Amherst County
Pulaski’s town manager says he encourages residents to consider what this could mean for a town in need of an economic boost.
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Rural King to invest $40 million in Henry County, add 150 jobs
The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
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EEOC sues Salvation Army, alleging disability discrimination in Lynchburg
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims that the Salvation Army denied a part-time case worker reasonable accommodation to seek treatment for cancer.
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Tech briefs: Sen. Warner seeks comment on potential law for AI agents market
Plus: Energy Department gives Virginia Tech $2.8 million for a project to improve energy transmission; Smyth, Washington counties receive GO Virginia grant for shared industrial park.
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Stack Infrastructure says it’s moving forward with AI data center in Pittsylvania
With state tax exemptions for data centers in place, the Colorado-based company plans to locate in Southside.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Share your thoughts on Columbia Gas’ rate increase request
Plus: Columbia Gas finishes a new Covington facility, Ringana property sale tops $9 million, Botetourt supervisors OK grocery store and a new bookstore opens in Collinsville.
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Investment firm to buy troubled tech company Luna Innovations
The company, formerly headquartered in Roanoke, had recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $7.3 million, after plaintiffs alleged securities fraud.
