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.
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.
Feds authorize gas pipeline expansion in Pittsylvania
FERC approves Transco’s $1.5B pipeline expansion, boosting gas capacity while drawing environmental opposition.
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.
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 […]














