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Google confirms Botetourt data center campus
Google confirms plans for a Botetourt County data center campus, addressing water use, power and how the company works with communities.
AEP names new leader of Appalachian Power
American Electric Power named Brian Abraham president of Appalachian Power, replacing Aaron Walker in a leadership shift for the utility.
Aclara opens rare earth pilot plant at Virginia Tech
Aclara is launching a rare earth pilot plant at Virginia Tech to boost the U.S. supply chain and reduce reliance on China.
Virginia Credit Union pledges $2.5M to Radford University
Virginia Credit Union pledged $2.5M to Radford University to create a financial success center that offers money management education.
As Yokohama prepares to close Salem plant, workers consider what’s next
Yokohama’s Salem tire plant is set to close, leaving more than 500 workers searching for jobs. Many showed up at at a job fair Thursday.
Interstate Group to expand in Giles County, creating 46 jobs
Interstate Group will invest $8.9 million to expand operations at the company’s manufacturing facility in Giles County, creating 46 jobs.
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.
Google data center campus spawns excitement, concern
Google will invest $3 billion to build a data center campus in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and prompting water infrastructure studies.
Google’s Botetourt data center campus may use 8M gallons of water daily
Unredacted documents reveal Google’s planned Botetourt data center may require 2M–8M gallons of water daily for operations.
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.
BWXT taps new chief digital officer
BWX Technologies has promoted IT executive, Kurt Bender, to senior vice president and chief digital officer.
