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Category: Economy

Posted inEconomy

Virginia Racing College keeps Martinsville’s motorsports economy on track

by Ralph Berrier Jr. May 4, 2022May 3, 2022

The program at Patrick & Henry Community College is now 20 years old.

Posted inEconomy

Hard Rock Bristol plans to hire most of its team locally

by Grace Mamon May 2, 2022May 3, 2022

A temporary casino, the first in Virginia, is scheduled to open July 8 with the permanent facility coming later.

Posted inEconomy

Averett University wins collegiate pitch competition

by Cardinal Staff April 30, 2022April 30, 2022

RISE Collaborative, formed to promote entrepreneurship in southern Virginia, sponsored the competition.

Posted inEconomy

Survey highlights Virginia support for health and medical research

by Megan Schnabel April 27, 2022April 26, 2022

Supporters of life sciences cluster in Roanoke and New River valley hoping state budget will include $15.7 million for labs.

Posted inEconomy

Renovations continue on Homestead bath houses

by Megan Schnabel April 26, 2022April 26, 2022

Reopening is slated for this year.

Posted inEconomy

Virginia’s solar output more than doubles in one year

by Megan Schnabel April 26, 2022April 25, 2022

Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia

Posted inEconomy

Small cities with casinos give advice to Bristol and Danville

by Grace Mamon April 21, 2022April 20, 2022

From Arkansas to California, here’s what they have to say.

Posted inEconomy

Amazon announces 2 more solar farms in Virginia

by Megan Schnabel April 21, 2022April 20, 2022

They will be in Frederick and Pittsylvania counties.

Posted inEconomy

Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?

by Megan Schnabel April 19, 2022April 18, 2022

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.

Posted inEconomy

Patrick County foundation seeks $44,000 to cover community college tuition

by Cardinal Staff April 15, 2022April 14, 2022

Goal had been $2 million but new figures show county closer to providing free tuition for community college students.

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