The lieutenant governor has expressed concern about the proposed electric utility merger as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold regulatory hearings.
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Posted inEconomy
As temperatures dip, Columbia Gas rates set to rise
The company is enacting an interim rate increase that will raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by almost $11.
Posted inNew River Valley
Radford leaders applaud TripStop project at a crucial time for revenue opportunities
The travel center will be located off Interstate 81 at Exit 105.
Posted inLynchburg area
Downtown Lynchburg’s Craddock Terry Hotel to close its restaurant, expand rooms
The announcement comes as tourism spending is on the rise in the city.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Wood Haven project in Roanoke County confirmed as potential data center, will use Spring Hollow water
More specific details continue to be negotiated for technology park site.
Posted inMartinsville area
New Rosie’s gaming facility proposed for site near Martinsville Speedway
It would relocate from its current location in Collinsville.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke mayor: McGuire and Nash violated city council’s code of conduct over comments about land sale some believe to be for a data center
The matter stems from a vote by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority on Friday.
Posted inDanville area
Educational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
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.
Posted inEconomy
Dominion and NextEra pledge more bill credits and jobs if merger is approved
Monday’s announcement comes amid public pushback over the $67 billion merger, which would create the largest regulated electric utility business in the world.
