A pilot project to grow barley for beer and spirits has expanded over the past three years and is now working with a half-dozen farmers in three Southwest Virginia counties.
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Transportation-focused projects in running for up to $100 million
Virginia Tech-led group is one of 60 under consideration; 20 to 30 will be chosen.
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Plan to build labs in Roanoke and Blacksburg gets funding boost from GO Virginia
The plan is seen as a boost to the region’s life science industry.
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Study will look at potential for Southwest Virginia role in wind energy business
Can region become part of the supply chain for wind turbine components?
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A brighter future for rural airports?
Southwest and Southside to benefit from $400 million in federal funding for Virginia airports.
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‘This is an investment in hope’
The Harvest Foundation makes a 13-year commitment to pay for students in Martinsville and Henry County to go to college.
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Virginia Tech alum pledges $35 million for new engineering building
The gift from Norris Mitchell is the university’s largest ever donation from an alumnus.
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Danville’s next big step
The Center for Manufacturing Advancement now under construction fits into the city’s long-term goal to become a hub for advanced manufacturing.
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With new ABC license, Virginia localities can create permanent open-air alcohol zones
Danville and Abingdon are among the first localities in the state to consider a so-called Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area license.
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‘We are survivors. We have to be.’
Almost three months after a storm brought devastating flooding and mudslides to the Buchanan County community of Hurley, residents and volunteers continue their slow recovery – and wait for help from FEMA that might never come.