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South Hill, Mecklenburg team on new industrial park
Jun 29, 2025

South Hill, Mecklenburg team on new industrial park

South Hill and Mecklenburg County officials want to ensure the region’s economic future doesn’t hinge entirely on data centers. This spring, county supervisors and town council members agreed to form the Route 58 Activation Corridor Regional Industrial Facility Authority. Regional authorities allow local governments [...]

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Jun 17, 2025

Bassett CEO Rob Spilman talks tariff strategy, supply chain resilience

Henry County’s Bassett Furniture is taking a solutions-focused approach to protect profitability and support its dealer network amid uncertainty.

Closeup of a young man in a furniture factory who puts together one part of the sofa with a stapler. AdobeStock photo
Jun 13, 2025

Hooker restructuring targets $25M savings by FY27

Hooker Furnishings launches restructuring to cut $25M in fixed costs by FY27, closing warehouses and expanding overseas operations for savings.

Mecklenburg says no to future large solar projects
Jun 1, 2025

Mecklenburg says no to future large solar projects

Mecklenburg County halts future utility-scale solar farms, citing concerns about aesthetics, land use and financial impact.

Diana Schwartz. Photo courtesy River District Association
May 21, 2025

Danville’s River District Association CEO resigns

Diana Schwartz is resigning as CEO of Danville’s River District Association, effective June 5.

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May 2, 2025

Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia mill, cutting 550+ jobs

Georgia-Pacific will permanently close its Emporia plywood mill, cutting 550 jobs. The shutdown deals another economic blow to Southern Virginia.

Chase City approves conversion of long-shuttered school
Apr 30, 2025

Chase City to turn old school into apartments

After years of debate, Chase City has approved plans to convert the long-shuttered Robert E. Lee school into 25 apartments led by Echelon Resources.

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Apr 29, 2025

Henry County eyes $1.2M sale of 1,200-acre industrial site

Henry County's IDA has signed a deal offering a company the option to buy a 1,200-acre industrial site near Patriot Centre for $1.2M, boosting job prospects.

Chase City approves conversion of long-shuttered school
Apr 29, 2025

Chase City approves conversion of long-shuttered school

Chase City approves plan to convert the old Robert E. Lee Community Center into 25 apartments after a long debate and revised deal with a developer.

Thomas H. Powell, incoming Averett University president. Photo courtesy Averett University
Apr 25, 2025

Averett names next president, to be installed May 1

Averett University announced Friday it will install its next president, Thomas H. Powell, on May 1, after the sudden resignation of its previous president April 11, who cited his wife's serious medical issue as his reason for stepping down.

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Apr 17, 2025

Federal ‘uncertainty’ delays start of $1.3B Microporous project in Pittsylvania

Construction on Microporous’ $1.3 billion lithium-ion battery separator plant at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill will be delayed from April until June or July, following uncertainty regarding its federal funding, according to a Pittsylvania County official. Matt Rowe, Pittsylvania’s economic development [...]

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Apr 15, 2025

Developer withdraws unpopular Pittsylvania data centers proposal

After months of Pittsylvania County residents and business owners speaking against an $8.85 billion data center campus and natural gas power plant proposed for land along Chalk Level Road, the developer announced Monday that it has withdrawn its rezoning application “The company is now evaluating alternative development option[...]

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