In a series of inspection reports, the state’s environmental agency cited multiple violations of erosion and sediment control regulations. The developer said it’s working with the agency to address everything that’s required.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Appalachian Power proposes seasonal rates, budget billing alternative
As the electric utility seeks regulatory approval to increase its rates, it’s also proposing measures to address the sticker shock of high bills during the winter or when settling up a fixed-payment budget plan.
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Tech Briefs: Virginia adds a new term, agrivoltaics, to its code of laws
Plus: Jefferson Lab Data Center will provide research boon to Virginia Tech, professor says.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Here’s how to share your thoughts on Old Dominion Power’s rate hike request
Also: Orvis will stay in Roanoke, job postings must include pay ranges starting in July, Virginia wants your input on its energy plan, and the state asks farmers to remain vigilant against the New World screwworm.
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Virginia’s technical workforce faces uncertainty as funding runs out for middle school program
GO TEC, a program to introduce middle schoolers to engineering and technical careers, has been a game changer for Southside’s economic development. Without state funding, it could end this year, supporters warn.
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Tech Briefs: Virginia Tech adds an artificial intelligence minor to its curriculum
Plus: The Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council offers Ecosystem Navigator office hours.
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Bedford County wants out of a broadband deployment project that is in danger of missing a federal deadline
RiverStreet Networks is seeking financing to complete internet service to nearly 40,000 locations in Southwest and Central Virginia. In Bedford County, where RiverStreet has about 950 locations left to serve, local officials say there has been no new work in about a year.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt grocery store plan advances
Also: New Christiansburg train station renderings, Microsoft’s Mecklenburg expansion, Valley Link’s Buckingham meeting postponed and electric upgrades at Wythe County’s Progress Park.
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Austrian manufacturer to invest $85 million in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs
RINGANA will use the Roanoke facility as its distribution hub for the United States, as well as for manufacturing and research.
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Microgreens grower AeroFarms acquired by investment firm
The indoor vertical farming company in Pittsylvania County had faced possible closure for months before it was sold.
