RINGANA will use the Roanoke facility as its distribution hub for the United States, as well as for manufacturing and research.
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Microgreens grower AeroFarms acquired by investment firm
The indoor vertical farming company in Pittsylvania County had faced possible closure for months before it was sold.
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As Dominion seeks bill increase, state commission floats idea of rebates from greenhouse gas fund
The proposal would send the proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative back to Dominion customers rather than using the money to fund energy-efficiency and flood-preparedness programs.
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Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County
TAC Data Centers plans to build on approximately 1,000 acres in eastern Wythe County, near the Pulaski County line.
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Valley Link says its new transmission line plan would impact fewer people. Opponents vow to continue fighting it.
The developer of an “extra-high-voltage” electric transmission line slated to run through nine Virginia counties has released a map with new proposed routes. Critics of the project remain committed to keeping it from ever being built.
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Lynchburg-based Centra to lay off 90
The healthcare system said the cuts represent about 1% of its workforce. More than a third of those affected will be offered opportunities to reapply for other positions within the system.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Lynchburg airport to get $8M upgrade
Plus: Appalachian Power seeks more renewables, Danville chamber hosts employment law webinar.
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Appalachian Power seeks rate increase
The utility said its request, which would raise the average residential monthly bill by $9.10, is the lowest proposed increase in nearly 30 years.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Transformer factory opens in Wytheville
Plus: Lynchburg upgrades its GIS website and more than $1 million in grants will go to Campbell County projects.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator
Plus: Airports get federal funding, Roanoke law firm expands, home builders launch charitable foundation.
