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Washington County plans for industrial site
Washington County is seeking funding to develop a pad-ready industrial site at Highlands Business Park for future projects
Wythe’s lack of zoning eases way for data center plan
Wythe County is one of just a handful of Virginia’s 95 counties without a countywide zoning system. That’s why the Wythe Board of Supervisors didn’t have to hold a public hearing to approve Purcellville-based Solis Arx’s plan to build an artificial intelligence data center campus expected to cost more tha[...]
Inn at Wise gets new lease-purchase on life
MK4 Hotel owner Mike Patel signs a $3 million lease-purchase for the Inn at Wise, planning over $1 million in renovations to boost tourism in Southwest Virginia.
Data center developers seek on-site energy in Wise
Wise County data center developers plan a $1 billion campus powered by hydrogen or natural gas, aiming to generate 600 megawatts and boost local tax revenue.
FOR THE RECORD: May 2026
CENTRAL VIRGINIA Delaware-based Fortune 500 specialty chemical company DuPont has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, a designer and producer of synthetic fibers including Kevlar and Nomex, to Georgia-based manufacturer Arclin for about $1.8 billion, Arclin announced April 1. The sale will affect DuPont’s [...]
Southwest Virginia continues push for inland port
Virginia plans a second inland port in Washington County with $35 million funding, aiming to boost Southwest Virginia's economy despite workforce challenges.
U.Va. Wise installs SMR control room simulator
U.Va. Wise installed a NuScale SMR control room simulator funded by a Virginia Clean Energy grant to train workers in advanced nuclear energy fields.
AEP names new leader of Appalachian Power
American Electric Power named Brian Abraham president of Appalachian Power, replacing Aaron Walker in a leadership shift for the utility.
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 52 in Atkins
Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will lay off 52 employees and end production at its Atkins facility April 23.
VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County
VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to support growing data center and utility infrastructure needs.
Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries
Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects, boosting jobs and regional economic development in 2025.
EO to lead internship development program
A new statewide initiative is connecting Southwest Virginia businesses with emerging talent at the region’s colleges and universities. The project, InternshipsVA, is administered through the Commonwealth Innovative Internship Fund and Program, also known as the Virginia Talent and Opportunity Partnership. Since June 2025, [...]
