Weekly column for 5/21 focusing on the Roanoke Valley.
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Posted inEducation
Roanoke school division reconsidering online platform after recent data breach
A cyberattack left the platform offline for days and thousands of students’ information exposed.
Posted inLocal
City council names 2 to Roanoke school board
The terms of Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage will start July 1.
Posted inEconomy
Pittsylvania data center project approved with more investment and jobs than previously announced — as long as tax breaks remain in place
A local performance agreement outlines a $100 billion investment and 2,500 new jobs over 30 years, but it’s contingent upon a state tax exemption remaining in place.
Posted inLocal
Danville council to hold public hearing on real estate tax rate
The city is reassessing property values, which are expected to rise on average.
Posted inEconomy
Dominion, NextEra announce merger plan
The companies said the deal, which requires regulatory approval, would close within 18 months and would result in billions of dollars in bill credits to customers.
Posted inLocal
In the Roanoke Valley: Roanoke City Council to vote on rezoning and Evans Spring; Roanoke County to hold greenway ribbon-cutting and final housing study webinar
The Roanoke City Council, during its Monday meeting, will consider recommendations made by the planning commission in April on two items.
Posted inEconomy
Appalachian Power plans upgrades to serve Google data centers in Botetourt
The electric utility plans to hold an open house on June 3 to provide more information.
Posted inLocal
Judge dismisses case to remove Martinsville mayor from office
The civil recall petition was filed in January.
Posted inHealthcare
12 cases of measles confirmed in Buckingham County, health officials say
None of the people infected with the virus reported recent travel, suggesting the infection spread locally.