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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.
Historical Roanoke bank to reopen as music hall, hotel and restaurant
The First National Exchange Bank building in Roanoke is about to start a second life housing a boutique hotel, restaurant and 1,200-capacity venue.
Virginia Tech Foundation may sell Hotel Roanoke
The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the sale of the historic Hotel Roanoke after more than 30 years of ownership.
Roanoke eyes casino at Berglund Center
Roanoke officials announced they are exploring the idea of locating a casino at the Berglund Center to boost revenue and tourism.
Salem book distribution center sells for $11.55M
A 170,000-square-foot Salem warehouse leased by ReaderLink sold for $11.55 million to Thalhimer Realty Partners.
Roanoke airport reopens runway
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport reopened a runway weeks after a commuter jet overshot it and was stopped by EMAS.
Branch Group CEO plans 2026 retirement
The Branch Group, a construction firm headquartered in Roanoke, has promoted Jason Hoyle to COO, with other leadership changes announced.
Regional jet overshoots landing at Virginia airport
A commercial regional jet from Dulles overran a runway at Roanoke airport during heavy rain, but no injuries were reported, officials said.
BWXT wins $1.5B contract for Tennessee uranium enrichment plant
A BWX Technologies subsidiary was awarded a $1.5 billion contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration to help the United States establish domestic uranium enrichment capability for defense, the Lynchburg-based nuclear components manufacturer announced Tuesday. Under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity cont[...]
BWXT announces new chief strategy officer
BWX Technologies, a Lynchburg-based manufacturer of nuclear components and fuel has tapped Rik Geiersbach as its new chief strategy officer.
Amazon to build $16M+ distribution center in Amherst
Amazon.com Services has selected Amherst County for the site of a new 78,000-square-foot distribution facility.
Nostalgia-fueled Colony House reopens
Thanks to $10 million in 21st-century improvements, Roanoke’s Colony House Motor Lodge will once again welcome guests who are into time travel. The iconic motel, which opened in 1959 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, closed in 2018 as it awaited an extensive makeover that includes redecorated rooms[...]
