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A close-up image showing neatly stacked booster boxes from the Pokemon Trading Card Game, specifically the Korean edition of the Terastal EX series. AdobeStock
Aug 13, 2025

$10M fulfillment center planned at ex-military tank museum

MerryGoRound will invest more than $10M to establish a live commerce division in Pittsylvania County, creating more than 200 jobs.

Daly Field at Frank R. Campbell Stadium at Averett University. Photo courtesy Averett University
Aug 12, 2025

Averett plans $18.15M sale-leaseback of North Campus

Averett University, which is weathering a financial crisis, seeks bondholder approval of an $18.15M sale-leaseback of its North Campus

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Aug 7, 2025

Judge orders Averett dispute to arbitration

Averett University must resolve its $20M endowment dispute with ex-CFO and investment firm GSIS through arbitration, per federal court order.

Signs on Hollywood Beach in Florida for the Margaritaville Resort. Photo by Depositphotos
Aug 5, 2025

Not wasting away: Hooker Furnishings to launch Margaritaville collection

Hooker Furnishings will launch the Margaritaville home collection at High Point Market, thanks to an exclusive licensing partnership.

Transco pipeline to expand for Virginia power demand
Jul 29, 2025

Transco pipeline to expand for Virginia power demand

In May, Tulsa, Oklahoma-based energy company Williams announced an expansion of its Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line, a move designed to help meet Virginia’s voracious appetite for power. Currently extending 10,000 miles from South Texas to New York, the pipeline, better known as Transco, will be expanded to carry an additio[...]

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Jul 11, 2025

Bassett CEO: 3 strategies drove Q2 return to profitability

Despite downward pressures stubbornly weighing on the industry, Bassett Furniture posted a return to profitability in the second quarter.

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.

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