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The Coles Hill site in Pittsylvania County. Beneath this land lies a uranium deposit. Courtesy of Consolidated Uranium.
Posted inEconomy

Experts weigh in on questions about uranium mining safety in Pittsylvania County

by Grace Mamon December 22, 2022December 21, 2022

A Canadian company has bought interest in the uranium deposit in Pittsylvania County and has set its sights on overturning the state’s moratorium on uranium mining. Experts say the risks are real, but some can be mitigated with modern technology.

The water in the octagonal Gentlemen's Bath House is usually 5 to 6 feet deep and is a constant 98 degrees. Photo by Megan Schnabel.
Posted inEconomy

In Bath County, reopening the Warm Springs Pools is an emotional event

by Megan Schnabel December 21, 2022December 27, 2022

The Omni Homestead has spent $4.6 million reconstructing the pool houses over the famous warm springs where presidents and others have “taken the waters.”

Types of nuclear reactors. Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants Virginia to build a small modular reactor in Southwest Virginia. Courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy.
Posted inEconomy

Panelists debate small modular nuclear reactors: Unsafe and unnecessary or another path to a carbon-free economy

by Susan Cameron December 16, 2022December 16, 2022

Panelists debated the SMR that Gov. Youngkin has proposed for Southwest Virginia Thursday. Some residents and environmental agencies say they’ve been left out of the discussion and SMRs are unproven technology, others argue it’s the best way to go carbon-free.

Types of nuclear reactors. Gov. Glenn Youngkin wants Virginia to build a small modular reactor in Southwest Virginia. Courtesy of U.S. Department of Energy.
Posted inEconomy

Dominion Energy plans to deploy small modular nuclear reactors statewide by 2032

by Markus Schmidt December 15, 2022December 17, 2022

The Richmond based utility is evaluating several sites in Southwest Virginia, including retired fossil fuel plants and former coal mines. Appalachian Power Company says it’s also looking at the new nuclear technology.

Dr. Umar Sofi with "Hal," a patient manikin, in Carilion Clinic's Center for Simulation, Research and Patient Safety. A rough prototype of Sofi's invention, the Flow Regulated Nasal Delivery System, is attached to Hal. Photo by Randy Walker.
Posted inEconomy

During COVID, a doctor had an idea for how to improve oxygen delivery. Carilion is helping him patent it.

by Randy Walker December 12, 2022December 11, 2022

Carilion Clinic’s Innovation program, which launched in January 2020, helps develop and bring to market products and services developed by Carilion personnel. Any profit is split between inventors and the nonprofit hospital.

North Main Street in Danville. Photo by Grace Mamon.
Posted inEconomy

North Danville to be next target for revitalization

by Grace Mamon December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

Danville is shifting its revitalization efforts from the River District to North Main. Officials intend to start by improving existing storefronts and consulting residents on the changes they would like to see.

Georgia Johnson of Bristol in the store at 2118 Euclid Ave. Photo by Susan Cameron.
Posted inEconomy

Stores dedicated to unregulated ‘skill game’ machines proliferate in Bristol

by Susan Cameron and Markus Schmidt December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Bristol planned to ask stores to cease operations prior to Monday, when a judge extended an injunction allowing games to continue.

The Virginia Inland Port in Warren County. Courtesy of Port of Virginia.
Posted inEconomy

Virginia is studying whether to open a second inland port. Here’s what inland ports are and why they matter.

by Megan Schnabel December 6, 2022December 7, 2022

In the three-plus decades since the Virginia Inland Port opened in rural Warren County, economic development has followed. A study underway right now will look at whether it makes sense to open a second inland port near Lynchburg or Bristol.

Kit includes a Cyto Chip (top), tubing and syringes (green). Cost is $125 to $150. Photo by Randy Walker.
Posted inEconomy

Danville organization invests in Blacksburg’s CytoRecovery medical cell sorting company

by Grace Mamon December 5, 2022December 3, 2022

Danville’s investment might mean a CytoRecovery presence in Danville, such as office operations or an internship at Danville Community College. CytoRecovery’s cell sorting could improve understanding of disease and development of drugs.

One of the entrances to Massie Mobile Home Park in Montgomery County. Photo by Randy Walker.
Posted inEconomy

Mobile home park residents in Montgomery County sue new owner over water shutoff

by Randy Walker December 2, 2022January 26, 2023

The park is now owned by a company linked to the Alden Global Capital hedge fund. “We felt that the evidence could prove that it was willful,” attorney for residents says.

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