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A sampling of Virginia’s major road projects in 2026
Virginia is advancing major road projects including the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel expansion, I-64 widening, and Interstate 81 improvements with completion dates through 2035.
Expansions grow Roanoke region’s economic landscape
Manufacturing expansions in the Roanoke region, Virginia, are creating hundreds of jobs and boosting the local economy in 2025, with key investments by Elbit Systems and Munters.
Coca-Cola Consolidated buys Orvis’ Roanoke warehouse for $29.7M
Coca-Cola Consolidated buys Orvis’ Roanoke warehouse for $29.7M, launching a new distribution hub as the retailer restructures.
Couple donates $20M for Virginia Tech medical scholarships
A $20M gift to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine will fund in-state scholarships and help address Virginia’s doctor shortage.
Roanoke Valley confronts hotel room shortage
As a trio of hotels shuttered in the city over the past several years, the number of rooms available in Roanoke to travelers has shrunk. Two hotels — the Blue Ridge Hotel & Conference Center, which closed in late 2019, and a Days Inn that shuttered in 2022 — were replaced by multifamily developments. And […]
As Costco rumors swirl, Botetourt OKs agreement
Costco rumors grow after Botetourt County approved an agreement for a national destination retailer near Interstate 81 in Daleville.
Six nursing facilities in western Virginia apparently sold to California investor
CareTrust REIT appears to have acquired six skilled nursing facilities in western Virginia for about $142 million.
Manufacturer to invest $4.9M in Franklin County expansion
Cornerstone Building Brands will invest $4.9M to expand its Franklin County manufacturing campus, adding 50 jobs and boosting capacity.
Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm
Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.
Brown Edwards acquires Virginia Beach-based accounting firm
Roanoke accounting and advisory firm Brown Edwards announced last week that it has acquired Virginia Beach-based DesRoches & Co.
Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll
Forty years ago, remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped buckets of rain on the Roanoke Valley for days. Then, on Election Day, the area received 6.6 inches over a few hours. The Roanoke River rose to more than 23 feet. The 1985 flood claimed 10 lives in the valley. An economic price was also paid. “In […]
