The matter stems from a vote by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority on Friday.
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Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
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Deceased dog whose microchip wasn’t checked by highway crew raises questions about Virginia policies, laws
‘No family should live with “pretty sure,”’ says owner of Scooby, who may have been hit on Interstate 81.
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Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge sees second consecutive record year of visitor spending and is expecting a third
Officials say a new conference is coming to the Roanoke Valley in 2027.
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New details emerge about Botetourt grid upgrades for Google data center
Transmission line and substation upgrades are estimated to cost $264 million, but Appalachian Power says other customers won’t pay for it.
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Section of I-81 in Roanoke Valley expands to 3 lanes each way
The widening effort is among dozens of construction projects in the state’s Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.
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New Roanoke College scholarship targets Southwest Virginia students
Students from two dozen localities will automatically receive $5,000 a year through the program.
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Company involved in land purchase at I-81/581 interchange in Roanoke County identified
Not much is known about Clearview Dynamics after transaction set in motion Friday at meeting that drew data center opponents.
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Land sale confirmed at Wood Haven park in Roanoke County, with no other details announced
Numerous people criticized the park’s board and said they believe a data center is planned.
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For $8 million land purchase, where will city of Roanoke get the money, and what is the future plan?
Options for 236-acre former golf course include a new school, industrial development and housing.
