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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, [...]
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.
Washington County workforce housing project launches
A residential subdivision composed largely of housing intended for the local workforce is coming to Washington County. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, Ardent Development Group owner Jerome Malinay and others attended an Oct. 21, 2025, groundbreaking for the roughly 325-home Sunny Valley subdivision. “Housing’s very much needed … [...]
Bristol hopes for bigger share of casino tax
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol this November marked its first year in its permanent facility — a milestone that the city’s mayor says prompted officials to move ahead with trying to change how tax revenue from the casino is divided. “We’re excited to have them here,” says Mayor Becky Nave, “but we j[...]
Despite federal coal support, Southwest Virginia aims to diversify
Southwest Virginia pursues nuclear, data centers, clean energy projects as coal declines and communities seek new economic paths.
Virginia Intermont College campus owner modifies plans
The owner of the former Virginia Intermont College in Bristol plans a new four-year school and mixed-use redevelopment for the site.
Modular housing manufacturer to hire 89 in Southwest Virginia
A modular housing production facility that will create 89 jobs within five years will soon come to Russell County.
Coal mining company to lay off 118 in Southwest Virginia
Wellmore Energy Co. a metallurgical coal mining company, is again planning to lay off workers in Buchanan County.
VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility
VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.
