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Pittsylvania site is top contender for lithium-ion battery plant
Jul 1, 2026

Virginia budget clears way for $100B Berry Hill data center campus

Virginia's budget keeps the data center tax exemption in place, clearing the way for Stack to advance its proposed $100B Berry Hill project.

Amanda Wydner is a leader with the Coalition for the Protection of Pittsylvania County. Photo by Hannah King Photo by Hannah King
Jun 30, 2026

Activists more receptive to Berry Hill data center plan

Stack Infrastructure plans a $100 billion data center campus at Berry Hill in southern Virginia, gaining measured support from local coalition amid environmental concerns.

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Jun 30, 2026

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Danville

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
Jun 18, 2026

Virginia casino revenue tops $108M in May

Virginia casinos generated more than $108 million in May gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia's record monthly performance.

Caesars Virginia in Danville opened its permanent casino’s doors in 2024 with a bang. Photo courtesy Caesars Virginia
Jun 1, 2026

Caesars Virginia unchanged by Fertitta deal, Danville official says

Danville's city manager says there will be "no noticeable change in operations" at Caesars Virginia if its parent company is acquired.

Pittsylvania site is top contender for lithium-ion battery plant
May 18, 2026

$100B data center project proposed at Berry Hill megasite advances

Denver-based Stack Infrastructure advances a proposed $100B Berry Hill digital campus with 2,500 jobs planned at megasite at Berry Hill.

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
May 5, 2026

100 AeroFarms jobs spared in Pittsylvania County

AeroFarms plans to rescind WARN notice, likely saving 100+ jobs at its Pittsylvania County indoor farm facility.

A rendering of the Microporous facility planned for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Photo courtesy Microporous
May 1, 2026

Microporous to start construction in May on $1.35B Pittsylvania project

Microporous will begin construction in May on its $1.35B battery separator plant in Pittsylvania County after securing project financing.

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Apr 15, 2026

Virginia casinos report $100.1M in March revenue

March gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $100.1 million.

Corrie Teague Bobe. Photo courtesy City of Danville
Mar 25, 2026

Bobe to leave Danville economic development for regional foundation

Corrie Teague Bobe is stepping down as Danville's director of economic development and tourism to join the Danville Regional Foundation as director of economic development and regional collaboration.

Four cards and a stack of chips on a green felt table
Mar 13, 2026

Virginia casinos report $95M in February revenue

February gaming revenues at Virginia’s three permanent casinos and Norfolk’s new temporary casino totaled $95.2 million.

100 Morgan Olson Way. Photo courtesy Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer
Mar 5, 2026

Investor buys Morgan Olson facility in Pittsylvania

An investment buyer purchased the 927,500-square-foot Morgan Olson manufacturing plant at Cane Creek Centre in Pittsylvania County.

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