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Blue Ridge and River Community banks plan to merge
The $12.4 million deal will create a financial institution with $384 million in assets.
Swedish firm picks Henry for its first U.S. plant
The Martinsville-Henry County area continues to diversify its economy, adding international companies to its mix of businesses.
SCC approves $1.3 billion power plant in Greensville County
Natural gas-fired facility would generate 1,588 megawatts of electricity.
Halifax County announces two projects creating 18 jobs
Distillery and sawmill to buy Virginia corn, barley and timber.
Hampden-Sydney College names new president
John Lawrence "Larry" Stimpert was vice president for academic affairs at DePauw University.
Triumphs and trials
Southern Virginia region gains economic momentum but still faces challenges
Henry apparel company wins national competition
Henry County-based RaesWear LLC won the $50,000 grand prize at the Future Show Innovation Challenge sponsored last fall by Baltimore-based Under Armour.
Swedish company to open factory in Henry County
Starsprings’ $3.7 million project is expected to create 68 jobs.
Hardide Coatings opens production facility in Martinsville
British company expects to create up to 29 jobs during the next three years.
Hooker Furniture to acquire Home Meridian International for $100 million
Deal is expected to double the size of Martinsville-based company.
Community college to offer power-line worker training program
Project is designed to address an expected shortage of skilled employees.
