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VCU Health LifeEvac opened a new emergency aviation base in South Hill last week. Photo courtesy VCU Health
Feb 11, 2026

VCU Health opens helicopter base at South Hill hospital

VCU Health adds LifeEvac 5 air ambulance base in South Hill, cutting response times for critical patients.

Transco compressor station in Chatham. Photo by Hannah King
Feb 3, 2026

Feds authorize gas pipeline expansion in Pittsylvania

FERC approves Transco’s $1.5B pipeline expansion, boosting gas capacity while drawing environmental opposition.

Tina Leone. Photo courtesy River District Association
Jan 28, 2026

Danville’s River District Association has new leader

Tina Leone has been named executive director of Danville’s River District Association, succeeding Diana Schwartz.

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
Jan 16, 2026

AeroFarms secures funding to delay Ringgold closure through February

AeroFarms received short-term funding to keep its Ringgold indoor farm operating through Feb. 27, delaying potential layoffs.

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Jan 15, 2026

Virginia luxury packaging provider plans $34M HQ expansion

Infinity Global plans a $34 million expansion of its Danville headquarters, creating 150 jobs and more than doubling its Virginia workforce.

Springs Nursing & Rehab in Hot Springs. Photo courtesy Larry H. Miller Senior Health
Jan 13, 2026

Six nursing facilities in western Virginia apparently sold to California investor

CareTrust REIT appears to have acquired six skilled nursing facilities in western Virginia for about $142 million.

Dec 31, 2025

Tourism bet pays off for Danville and Pittsylvania

In 2024, visitor spending across Danville and Pittsylvania County reached $275.2 million, according to data from the Virginia Tourism Corp. That’s a year-over-year increase of 23.5% — making it the fastest-growing tourism destination in Virginia. Tourism supported 2,221 local jobs and generated more than $11 million in local tax revenue across the region. One obvious […]

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
Dec 19, 2025

AeroFarms secures funding, delays Ringgold facility closure

AeroFarms secures short-term funding to continue operations and delay closure of its Danville indoor vertical farming facility.

Wayfair to vendors: Hold off on tariff increases
Dec 17, 2025

Hooker Furnishings closes $6.1M sale of two brands

Hooker Furnishings has sold its Pulaski Furniture and Samuel Lawrence Furniture brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings for approximately $6.1 million.

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
Dec 15, 2025

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs

AeroFarms plans to shut down its Danville-area vertical farm, laying off 173 workers after a key investor backed out.

Wayfair to vendors: Hold off on tariff increases
Dec 2, 2025

Hooker Furnishings to sell two brands for $4.8M

Martinsville-based Hooker Furnishings is selling two case goods brands to Magnussen Home Furnishings for approximately $4.8 million.

David Lipscomb is vice president of member and energy services at Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative. Photo by Crystal Vandegrift
Nov 7, 2025

Mecklenburg Electric Coop wrestles with data center energy demand

Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative petitions state to increase rates for large-load consumers, to cover their increased infrastructure costs

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