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America’s Top State for Business Launches Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator 

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Made in Virginia Investment Accelerator (MVIA), a first-of-its-kind initiative that will ensure Virginia continues to compete for the nation’s most...

Youngkin Announces LEGO Group’s $366M Investment, 305 Jobs in Prince George

Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that the LEGO Group will invest $366 million to build...

Cornelius to Retire from Farm Credit After 33-Year Tenure

Brad Cornelius, CEO of Farm Credit of the Virginias (FCV), has announced his plans to...

VA Tech Launches VR Workforce Training for Utility Sector

Workforce training is about to get a 21st century overhaul through virtual reality. Traditionally, one of...

Youngkin Announces Hitachi Energy Expands Footprint in Southwest Virginia  

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that provides electrical...

Becher Agency Head Brings Journalism and Aviation Background to tba

by Melvin E. Matthews, Jr. The walls lining Thomas Becher’s office at The Becher Agency (tba), in Suite 100 along Warehouse Row on downtown...

Governor McDonnell Talks Tourism at Roanoke Valley CVB

Governor Bob McDonnell discussed the impact of tourism in Virginia and the Roanoke Valley with Trixie Averill, Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitor Bureau’s...

Goodlatte Confirms Air Service Between Roanoke and NY To Continue

Congressman Bob Goodlatte has confirmed that direct air service between Roanoke and New York will continue.  The Department of Transportation (DOT) previously announced...

Adult Care Center Receives Major Donation

The Adult Care Center of Roanoke Valley has received a ,000 capital campaign grant from the Friendship Retirement Community's charitable community fund.  The...

What Today’s Workers Can Expect From Social Security Tomorrow

Did you know that the age at which many workers will qualify for full Social Security benefits has risen to 67 from 65?...

Save A Ton About To Roll Out

by Gene Marrano A campaign spearheaded by Roanoke County’s RC Clear committee is about to roll out, highlighting the merits of going greener. “Save...