With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.
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Posted inSports
A stock car dubbed ‘the Martinsville Missile’ aims to set a new land speed record of 250 mph
The car is sponsored by the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission as part of the state’s celebration of 250 years of American independence. The speed test will be Monday at Cape Canaveral.
Posted inLocal
Danville city manager’s proposed budget includes more revenue from casino, increased utility rates
The city anticipates receiving $37.7 million in casino-related revenues, which will help pay for projects and programs across Danville.
Posted inWeather
Tornado confirmed in Martinsville with minor damage
Power has been restored to nearly everyone who lost it in Virginia during high winds Monday evening.
Posted inLocal
Industrial growth in Danville puts energy supply on city council’s agenda
The Danville City Council will consider three energy-related items, in the wake of major economic development announcements, at its Tuesday meeting.
Posted inOpinion
Two of Virginia’s three biggest jobs announcements have been in Pittsylvania. It could soon be three of the top four. Here’s why.
If all these jobs announced come to pass, three companies alone will make up for all the jobs Pittsylvania has lost over the past quarter-century.
Posted inOpinion
Danville-Pittsylvania economic development group urges state to keep data center tax incentives
The Future of the Piedmont Foundation pointed to the recent news that 2,000-plus data center-related jobs may be coming to Pittsylvania. The group urged Virginia to “honor its commitment” on tax policy or risk losing other industries.
Posted inEconomy
$73 billion project at Pittsylvania megasite would be largest in Southside history
Details have not been made public, but the buyer has ties to a data center developer.
Posted inEconomy
Auto-parts maker to invest $18.9 million in Henry County, create 60 jobs
Fukoku Korea will make rubber damper pulleys for vehicle engines and thermal gap fillers for electric vehicle batteries, according to the governor’s office.
Posted inEconomy
With sale possible, AeroFarms pushes back potential closure date
The indoor agriculture company with a facility in Southside says it hopes to close the sale of its business this month.
