Danville’s River District Association is a semifinalist for the national Great American Main Street award.
Economy
In Pulaski, driving toward the future
Former Volvo exec launches electric truck start-up in Pulaski County. Patrick Collignon talks about how he started Trova Commercial Vehicles, which is converting heavy diesel trucks to electric.
Growth prompts Danville institute to reorganize
The first president at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research is Telly Tucker, former Danville economic development director.
How newcomers are reshaping Smith Mountain Lake
Once a vacation community, the lake is now growing a population of full-time residents, and not all are retirees.
How a Montgomery County farm turned into a destination attraction
Agritourism in Virginia has tripled. Here’s how Sinkland Farms became known for its pumpkins.
Tech scientists see rare opportunity in Appalachia
Rare earth elements, extracted from coal waste, could help build a new industry.
What will it take to grow manufacturing in Virginia?
Cardinal News brought Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, to Danville to speak about the future of advanced manufacturing.
World’s largest indoor vertical farming company has opened in Pittsylvania
AeroFarms is part of a larger movement toward controlled environment agriculture.
Lynchburg community group to receive $75,000 grant
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg wants to use the funds for workforce development programs.
Foresight Health hires former hospital CEO
Jeanette Filpi says Patrick County’s new critical access facility is on track to open early next year.