Economy

The River District Association received the Great American Main Street Award, beating out seven other semifinalists. It was the only contender from Virginia.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin personally made a pitch for Pittsylvania County’s mega site to the CEO of Albemarle Corp., local and state officials said, but the company opted to locate closer to its North Carolina headquarters. It’s the second time this year that the site has been a contender for a significant project.

The city expects the temporary casino alone to bring in $8 million in gaming tax revenues over the next fiscal year.

Public schools and community colleges in seven counties and one city in Southwest Virginia are eligible to apply for awards of up to $150,000.

The developer of the proposed Palace Resort says the project could bring more than $1.3 million in tax revenues annually into Danville and make the city part of a national $140 billion RV industry.

Local officials hope that Riverfront Park, which will sit on the banks of the Dan River, will promote tourism, recreation and revitalization.

The European company is expanding its presence in Virginia, including a $14 million investment in its Danville manufacturing operations.

Rural nurses share stories of distrust, discrimination against backdrop of long term economic trouble.

The company, which manufactures vehicle parts, initially had planned to locate in Wythe County. But it said that rising construction costs and changing market conditions forced it to reevaluate the project.