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Virginia Tech board names new rector following upheaval
Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors elected a new rector Tuesday and advanced the search for the university's next president.
Centra Health to lay off about 90 employees, offer 35 of them open jobs
Centra Health plans layoffs affecting about 90 employees as the health system adapts to "significant pressures facing healthcare providers."
Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting
John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.
Spanberger removes Virginia Tech’s rector from board
John Rocovich, a Roanoke-based lawyer, has been removed as rector of Virginia Tech, according to a letter from Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Carilion, Select Medical to build $112M Roanoke rehab hospital
Carilion Clinic and Select Medical plan a $112.2 million, 50-bed Roanoke rehabilitation hospital expected to open in 2028.
Roanoke explores Berglund Center redevelopment
Focus group participants explore ideas, including an entertainment district centered around a casino, for Roanoke's Berglund Center.
Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator
RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.
BWXT wins $1.4B in U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts
BWX Technologies announced Thursday that it won two U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totaling more than $1.4 billion.
Batten donates $10M to Hollins University scholarship program
Hollins University has received a $10 million gift from alumna Jane Batten to support its HOPE Scholarship program.
Google faces opposition to Botetourt data center
Google plans a data center in Botetourt County, sparking opposition over water use and community impact. The project requires up to 8 million gallons daily.
FOR THE RECORD: May 2026
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Delaware-based Fortune 500 specialty chemical company DuPont has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, a designer and producer of synthetic fibers including Kevlar and Nomex, to Georgia-based manufacturer Arclin for about $1.8 billion, Arclin announced April 1. The sale will affect DuPont’s [...]
BWXT to acquire heavy manufacturer for nuclear production
BWXT is acquiring Precision Components Group to boost its commercial nuclear manufacturing capacity, adding 500,000 square feet.
