Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Small cities with casinos give advice to Bristol and Danville
From Arkansas to California, here’s what they have to say.
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Amazon announces 2 more solar farms in Virginia
They will be in Frederick and Pittsylvania counties.
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Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?
As utility-scale solar projects spread across central and Southside Virginia, local governments and residents have been wrestling with how to balance the sometimes competing goals of preserving farmland and reducing carbon emissions.
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Patrick County foundation seeks $44,000 to cover community college tuition
Goal had been $2 million but new figures show county closer to providing free tuition for community college students.
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New health care provider to take over closed hospital in Patrick County
Gov. Glenn Youngkin recently signed legislation by Del. Wren Williams that will faciliate reopening hospital.
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Tapping into Virginia’s potential maple market
Highland County has the best-known maple festival but Grayson County has one, too – and a Virginia Tech team is trying to build interest in more maple syrup production.
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Urban farm set to grow in Roanoke food desert
The land will be owned by the local arm of a national initiative designed to provide access to land to the next generation of farmers.
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Danville votes to allow outdoor alcohol in its River District
If Virginia ABC signs off on a license, Danville will be the first locality in the state with a year-round Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.
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Southwest Virginia community colleges to collaborate on training for wind industry jobs
This follows a study on what Southwest Virginia could do to get a piece of the wind energy supply chain.
