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Government April 18, 2025

This 420, Virginians can possess marijuana but still can’t buy it

Rolling into a 420 weekend seems like a good time to do an overview of Virginia’s current marijuana landscape. In 2021, Virginia became the first state in the South to legalize marijuana. If you’re 21 years old or older, you can lawfully possess up to one ounce of weed and grow up to four marijuana […]

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Roanoke/New River Valley April 18, 2025

Carilion Clinic wants to launch a kidney transplant program; UVA Health opposes it

In the coming weeks, Carilion Clinic will learn whether it has the go-ahead from the state to launch a kidney transplant program at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, a plan UVA Health has publicly opposed. The Roanoke-based health system’s pitch for establishing a program is that there is no kidney transplant surgery available in the southwestern […]

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Roanoke/New River Valley April 17, 2025

Lynchburg transformer manufacturer to add 300 jobs, invest $35M

Delta Star, a manufacturer of power transformers and mobile transformer substations for the electrical grid, is investing $35 million to expand its Lynchburg operation and expects to create 300 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. The Lynchburg facility is set to expand by 80,000 square feet. Most of the jobs created will be in manufacturing, […]

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Top Stories April 17, 2025

Federal ‘uncertainty’ delays start of $1.3B Microporous project in Pittsylvania

Construction on Microporous’ $1.3 billion lithium-ion battery separator plant at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill will be delayed from April until June or July, following uncertainty regarding its federal funding, according to a Pittsylvania County official. Matt Rowe, Pittsylvania’s economic development director, said Thursday he feels that the Tennessee company’s $1[...]

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Real Estate April 16, 2025

Campbell breaks ground on $11M shell building

U.S. Rep. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and other officials attended a groundbreaking Tuesday for a 100,000-square-foot industrial building that will be built at Seneca Commerce Park in Rustburg. An $11 million project, the building is the largest initiative undertaken by Campbell County’s Economic Development Department in over a decade, according to the county. The building, which […]

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Real Estate April 15, 2025

Developer withdraws unpopular Pittsylvania data centers proposal

After months of Pittsylvania County residents and business owners speaking against an $8.85 billion data center campus and natural gas power plant proposed for land along Chalk Level Road, the developer announced Monday that it has withdrawn its rezoning application “The company is now evaluating alternative development options for the property in addition to the […]

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Healthcare April 15, 2025

Roanoke jury finds ER doc wasn’t fired for whistleblowing

A jury decided Friday that a Roanoke Valley emergency room doctor was not fired for complaining that HCA Healthcare’s emphasis on short wait times at LewisGale Medical Center and its Cave Spring ER had a negative impact on patient safety. Dr. Thomas Bolton sought $20 million in his lawsuit against his former employer, Lake Spring […]

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Industries April 14, 2025

Chesterfield’s Atlantic Constructors Inc. acquired by Texas co.

One of the U.S.’s largest providers of mechanical services, Texas-based TriplePoint MEP, has acquired Chesterfield County-based Atlantic Constructors Inc. (ACI), according to a Monday announcement. ACI, which provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection products and services, also has locations in Roanoke, Suffolk, Sterling, and Wilmington, North Carolina. A request for comm[...]

U.S. Cellular expects to lay off about 4,100 employees in June 2025, including some in Virginia. Photo: AdobeStock
Top Stories April 11, 2025

U.S. Cellular to lay off 95 Va. employees due to T-Mobile merger

U.S. Cellular will lay off 95 workers in Virginia in June, according to a post on the Virginia Department of Workforce Development’s website Friday. The Chicago-based U.S. Cellular’s wireless operations will be sold to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion, the companies announced in May 2024, and U.S. Cellular plans to lay off 4,100 employees nationally, according […]

Averett president steps down after 3 months, citing wife’s illness
Top Stories April 11, 2025

Averett president steps down after 3 months, citing wife’s illness

David Joyce stepped down Friday as the 15th president of Averett University due to a family medical matter, according to the Danville private school. “It is with a heavy heart I share that my wife, Lynne, has experienced a serious medical diagnosis that will require our fulltime attention,” Joyce said in a statement. “Lynne and […]

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Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn

Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk i[...]

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

The Trump administration says furloughed workers aren’t guaranteed back pay during the shutdown, r[...]

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its [...]

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Virginia hospitals face closures as Medicaid cuts hit budgets; Augusta Health closes clinics, warns [...]

Brian Warpup inspects one of his soybean fields in Warren, Ind., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Trump’s trade battle with China puts soybean farmers in peril

China stops buying U.S. soybeans, leaving Virginia farmers with fewer export markets. Simultaneously[...]

Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks

Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks

Starting Oct. 1, Trump will impose tariffs of up to 100% on drugs, cabinets, furniture and heavy tru[...]

People

Dale Wagoner plans to retire as CEO at the end of the year. Photo courtesy LMI

LMI CEO transitions to chairman

6/10/2025

Antonio Perez Jr. has been named General Manager of Rivers Casino Portsmouth. Photo courtesy RIvers Casino Portsmouth

Rivers Casino Portsmouth hires new general manager

2/10/2025

The Flagstop Car Wash location at 11031 Iron Bridge Road in Chester. Photo courtesy Flagstop.

Richmond-area car wash chain promotes CEO, other execs

30/9/2025

Regions

Digital Gateway opponents score legal win

Digital Gateway opponents score legal win

A Virginia judge voided the rezoning for the $500M Prince William Digital Gateway project, siding wi[...]

Federal funding repeals could halt rural broadband expansion

Federal funding repeals could halt rural broadband expansion

The much-heralded broadband expansion efforts in Southwest Virginia may not come to fruition after a[...]

Danville invests $3 million to prep Coleman site

Danville invests $3 million to prep Coleman site

In July, Danville City Council members OK’d an infusion of funding for 158 acres on Gypsum Roa[...]

Data centers stir debate in Frederick

Data centers stir debate in Frederick

After rejecting two major data centers, Frederick County supervisors back a fact sheet to study impa[...]


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