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Southern Virginia’s ready to capitalize on manufacturing
Southern Virginia is attracting major manufacturing investments in 2025, including expansions by Hitachi Energy and new facilities by WB Alloys and Nathan Trotter.
Avio USA picks Pittsylvania for $500M solid rocket motor plant
Avio USA will build a $500 million rocket motor plant in Pittsylvania County, creating 1,000+ jobs in defense and space manufacturing.
RIFA backs incentives deal for Pittsylvania industrial site
The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a performance agreement in advance of an announcement from the governor.
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.
Feds authorize gas pipeline expansion in Pittsylvania
FERC approves Transco’s $1.5B pipeline expansion, boosting gas capacity while drawing environmental opposition.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 secures funding, delays Ringgold facility closure
AeroFarms secures short-term funding to continue operations and delay closure of its Danville indoor vertical farming facility.
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.
