The device, which detects the powerful opioid and releases an antidote, has been tested in mice, with use in humans at least four years away.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inPolitics
Spanberger unveils energy plan to meet growing Virginia demand
The plan models several hypothetical scenarios and argues that emphasizing renewable energy and having data centers reduce their power demand during peak times will lead to the lowest total cost of energy when the impacts on health and the environment are included.
Posted inEconomy
Regulators prepare to hear Appalachian Power’s case for raising rates
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will hold hearings this month about the electric utility’s proposal, which would increase the average residential customer’s monthly bill by $9.10.
Posted inPolitics
Legislators say window has closed to call for a special session to extend review of Dominion-NextEra merger
The two Roanoke Republicans laid the blame for inaction at the feet of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, but the speaker of the House of Delegates or the state Senate Rules Committee could have called for a special session as well.
Posted inDanville area
Avio CEO at Hurt groundbreaking: ‘We chose Virginia because of this area’
Gov. Abigail Spanberger attended the event, saying the project represents the next generation of manufacturing.
Posted inDanville area
In Danville, Spanberger announces new outdoor recreation position and establishes related statewide process
It’s “so much more than a personal benefit. It is a major economic driver of the commonwealth of Virginia,” said the incoming director.
Posted inNew River Valley
Luna Innovations completes sale to private equity firm
The Blacksburg-based tech company had faced financial troubles and civil litigation stemming from accounting errors that prevented it from filing quarterly and annual reports.
Posted inDanville area
Danville city manager: Caesars acquisition will not change local casino agreement
Fertitta Entertainment acquired the gaming company last week.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Hashmi ‘listening tour’ on Dominion-NextEra proposal comes to Roanoke
The lieutenant governor has expressed concern about the proposed electric utility merger as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold regulatory hearings.
Posted inEconomy
As temperatures dip, Columbia Gas rates set to rise
The company is enacting an interim rate increase that will raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by almost $11.
