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With Boost from Youngkin, New Cidery to Source $165K in Virginia Apples

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Stone Ledge Cider will construct a new craft cider production facility and tasting room on the grounds of their 20-acre agritourism farm in...

Youngkin Leads Economic Trade Mission to France, United Kingdom

Governor Glenn Youngkin is leading a Virginia delegation to Paris, France and London, England, which...

Youngkin Announces $100B in Business Investments

Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin joined legislators and members of the business community at the future...

Roanoke-Based Member One Will Operate as Virginia Credit Union by 2026

Following a successful merger in August 2024, Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division...

Youngkin Announces Nightingale’s $5.8M Richmond Expansion

Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced that Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a Richmond-based, handcrafted, small batch...

Identifying Drug-Free Strategies Focus of Conference in Roanoke

The Roanoke Valley Prevention Council is one of the leaders nationally in using grant money doled out by the Drug Free Communities program at...

Higher Education Briefs

Bobby Welch, a May graduate from National College’s accounting program, was recently hired by the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (RCAP), as a...

DRI Says Downtown Roanoke is Alive and Growing

Despite the hasty and unexplained exit of former Downtown Roanoke Incorporated (DRI) president Bill Carder several months ago, DRI officers exuded plenty of confidence...

It’s All About the People…

During any economic recession, questions are asked about efforts to generate new activity in the business and employment sector. The current approach to economic...

Recycling Center Means Cash for Customers with Scrap Metal

Those with scrap metals like aluminum, brass or copper lying around in an attic or garage have another place to deposit the treasures..  Commonwealth...

What If “The Big One” Hits?

The Roanoke Valley was shaken recently by an earthquake - yes, an earthquake - that rattled homes from Vinton to Salem.  Julie Dutton, a...