The energy generation equipment and rocket ship motor manufacturers are expected to bring hundreds of jobs and hundreds of millions of dollars in capital investment to Southside Virginia.
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Bipartisan civility was the rule at Cardinal Way luncheon — but redistricting struck a nerve
The event brought together House Speaker Don Scott and House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore to talk about hot-button issues. The two agreed on much, but not on redistricting.
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Pittsylvania to hold public hearing on raising real estate tax rate, solid waste fee
The county board of supervisors will hear input from residents Thursday before voting on the proposed increases.
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Roanoke City Council to take up funding for Washington Park caretaker’s cottage
Councilman Phazhon Nash said he thought the plan to provide $400,000 was a good “compromise” within the city’s tight budget.
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Real estate tax increase gets public hearing at Montgomery County board Thursday
The real estate and mobile home tax rate could rise from 76 to 81 cents per $100 of value.
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Writing group started by Nikki Giovanni 30 years ago will host its inaugural public reading in Blacksburg on April 13
“Old people all have stories,” said Giovanni.
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Montgomery school board considers $4 million in building fixes, better employee exit numbers Tuesday
The board will also review the division’s upcoming application for federal Perkins Act career and technical education grant funding.
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NRV spring spruce-up this week: Shred-a-thon, special plant sale and curbside debris collections
Shredding unwanted documents helps prevent identity theft.
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Suspect in attack on Danville City Councilman Lee Vogler pleads not guilty to all charges
The trial of Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes is scheduled to begin April 20.
Posted inEconomy
AeroFarms says sale expected to close in April after ‘normal delays’
The indoor agriculture company with a facility in Southside said it has received short-term funding to stay in business until the sale closes. Permanent closure remains possible if the deal falls through.