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Amanda Leech announced her departure from United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley this coming June.
May 8, 2026

United Way CEO Amanda Leech to step down in June after 10 years

Amanda Leech, CEO of United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley, will resign in June after 10 years leading the organization through expansion and impact.

An aerial view of the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Photo courtesy Botetourt County
Mar 26, 2026

Google confirms Botetourt data center campus

Google confirms plans for a Botetourt County data center campus, addressing water use, power and how the company works with communities.

Transco compressor station in Chatham. Photo by Hannah King
Feb 3, 2026

Feds authorize gas pipeline expansion in Pittsylvania

FERC approves Transco’s $1.5B pipeline expansion, boosting gas capacity while drawing environmental opposition.

Lawmakers grapple with Virginia’s increasing energy demand
Dec 23, 2025

Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield on hold, while SCC considers petition

Dominion Energy's proposed Chesterfield County natural gas plant is now on hold, as the Virginia State Corporation Commission is reconsidering its final order approving the project. 

Owen Swinney completed the Solar Workforce Accelerator program in July, earning credit hours toward an associate degree. Photo by Earl Neikirk
Aug 29, 2022

Accelerating the solar workforce

When local school systems decided to add solar arrays to their buildings, regional environmental nonprofit Appalachian Voices and other members of the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia counted it as a victory in their six-year efforts to develop a renewable energy cluster in Virginia’s coalfield counties. In January, Southwest Virginia Community College and Mountain Empire […]

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