The Appalachian Regional Commission has made a $100,000 grant related to the July flooding in Whitewood.
Economy
Danville organization receives $30 million in federal tax credits
The money has been used in the past to redevelop properties.
Caesars casino puts half a million toward Averett hospitality program
The new hospitality and tourism academic program will connect students with employment opportunities at Caesars Virginia.
Shared solar is coming to Virginia. Just not all of Virginia.
Here’s why some parts of the state are being left out of a new program to enable low-income residents to take advantage of less expensive energy.
Electric trucks are already running daily routes in Southwest Virginia
Writer tries out an electric truck on Volvo’s “customer experience track.”
Danville once thrived on the success of its mills. Now, its economic future could lie in their redevelopment.
The City of Danville once thrived on the success of the mills. Now, it could thrive from redevelopment on these same sites.
A hedge fund-linked company bought a mobile home park. Many residents were told to pay hundreds more or be evicted.
Massie Mobile Home Park in Montgomery County
was purchased by a company linked to the hedge fund Alden Global Capital. Shortly after, many residents, many of whom receive HUD aid, found “notices to quit” on their doors telling them to pay about $700 on top of their regular rent or be evicted.
A flood took their homes. Three months later, some in the community are frustrated by the pace of recovery.
Three months after a flash flood devastated parts of Buchanan County, winter looms for residents who lost homes.
Lab school focusing on health care planned for Southwest Virginia
Emory & Henry College’s School of Health Sciences would be the college partner for the high school program.
New behavioral health wing at Bradley Free Clinic helps meet rising demand for mental health services
In 2019, the clinic had fewer than 50 mental health patients. This year it expects to serve more than 1,000.