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Virginia Tech has received a record $20 million anonymous donation toward the school’s athletics program. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Dec 17, 2025

Virginia Tech receives $20M anonymous donation for athletics

Virginia Tech has received a $20 million anonymous donation, the largest gift in the school’s history, toward the school’s athletics program.

Photo courtesy Cornerstone Building Brands
Dec 5, 2025

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.

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO. Photo Courtesy Appalachian Community Capital
Dec 5, 2025

Appalachian Community Capital announces new CEO

Christiansburg-based financial institution Appalachian Community Capital has named Daniel Wallace its next president and CEO.

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Dec 2, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm

Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.

Defense contractor to add 288 workers at Roanoke night-vision goggle factory
Nov 12, 2025

Defense contractor to add 288 workers at Roanoke night-vision goggle factory

Elbit Systems of America will invest $30 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing facility and create 288 jobs.

A Schewels Home store
Nov 7, 2025

Schewels Home acquires Richmond-area Central Furniture

Lynchburg-based furniture retailer Schewels Home is opening its newest location in Henrico County following the acquisition of Central Furniture.

Julie Ross has been named Virginia Tech's executive vice president and provost. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Nov 4, 2025

Engineering dean named Virginia Tech’s next provost

Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.

Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll
Nov 2, 2025

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 […]

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Oct 30, 2025

Botetourt hires new economic development director

Botetourt County announced Thursday that it has appointed Kyle Rosner as its new director of economic development.

Virginia-class submarine. Photo by AdobeStock
Oct 30, 2025

BWXT wins $174M naval contract

A BWX Technologies subsidiary has been awarded a $174 million contract from the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.

Paul Phillips will retire from Freedom First at the end of 2026. Photo courtesy Freedom First Credit Union
Oct 29, 2025

Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026

Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.

L to R: Tony Seupaul, Steve Arner and Nicholas Taubman. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic
Oct 28, 2025

Carilion exceeds $100M fundraising goal for cancer center

Carilion Clinic surpasses $105M for its Roanoke cancer center and launches a new $50M proton therapy campaign.

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