The deal would raise the average customer’s monthly bill by about 8%, or $6.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Data centers driving ‘immense increase’ in Virginia’s energy demand, report says
Meeting the rising demand will require significant new electricity generation and transmission infrastructure, according to the JLARC study.
Kentucky company set to operate 2 drug treatment centers in Dickenson County is under FBI investigation
Addiction Recovery Care and local officials say the probe, and the recent closings of facilities and layoffs of employees in Kentucky, won’t affect the Southwest Virginia projects.
Paving stone manufacturer plans to bring 55 jobs to Pittsylvania
Cambridge Pavers, based in New Jersey, will bring its first Virginia facility to Pittsylvania County.
Caesars Virginia pushes back Danville opening date
The full casino resort will now open Dec. 17. Caesars also announced that NBA star Dennis Rodman will attend the grand opening.
Virginia Tech drone sub fleet will search for microplastics in Chesapeake Bay
A group from the university’s Center for Marine Autonomy and Robotics is testing its autonomous underwater vehicle at Claytor Lake.
Housing development with senior living approved for Danville
Florida-based developer Joe Cubas, who had wanted to bring a luxury RV park to the city, can now move forward with this project.
Manufacturer with Pittsylvania location repays state grant tied to job numbers
Morgan Olson had planned to bring 703 new jobs to the county but later announced more than 570 layoffs. It has paid back a $500,000 grant.
Proposed board would advise localities on large solar projects
The staff of a commission focused on electric utility regulation also recommended establishing a process under which the state could potentially take over from localities the approval process for solar projects deemed to be of “statewide significance.”
Bristol casino partners purchase former industrial site near casino for $7 million
The site, last home to the failed Nulife Glass recycling business, was appraised at $1.52 million. It’s currently being used for employee parking.

