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Marion museum aims to ‘Do the Dew’
The Birthplace of Modern Mountain Dew museum is expected to draw thousands of tourists with a thirst for history when it opens in the small town of Marion in May 2026. It will highlight the town’s role in improving a soda created in Tennessee in the 1940s. Bill Jones, general manager of Tip Corporation of […]
Wellmore to lay off 72 coal workers in Southwest Virginia
Wellmore Energy will lay off 72 coal workers across operations in Grundy, Hurley, and Big Rock, Virginia, with cuts beginning in early September.
Southwest Virginia businessman and philanthropist McGlothlin dies
Jim McGlothlin, a former coal magnate, backer of the state's first casino and a prominent philanthropist, has died at the age of 85.
Trump coal policy changes could boost Southwest Virginia
Southwest Virginia officials say President Donald Trump’s executive orders aimed at revitalizing the United States’ struggling coal industry will be a boon to the region. This spring, Trump signed the “Unleashing American Energy” series of executive orders, which lifted barriers to coal mining on federal lands, a[...]
Southwest fish farm fights the currents
Pure Salmon won’t be purely salmon, but the proposed aquaculture farm in Southwest Virginia still plans to raise fish by late 2028 or early 2029, company officials told local leaders. Karim Ghannam, co-founder and chief investment officer of Singapore-based private equity firm 8F Asset Management, which backs the project, [...]
Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move
Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.
Kilgore elected Virginia House GOP leader, succeeding Gilbert
On Sunday, Del. C. Todd Gilbert stepped down as Virginia House of Delegates' Republican leader, and House Republicans elected Del. Terry Kilgore to succeed him.
U.S. 58 repairs near Damascus to finish ahead of schedule
U.S. 58 repairs to finish early, helping restore access to Damascus and the Virginia Creeper Trail, crucial for local tourism and economy.
Southwest Virginia Community College president appointed
Clinton R. Hayes, provost of Kentucky's Somerset Community College, will be the next president of Southwest Virginia Community College, the state's community college system announced this week.
Vaughan-Bassett sees strong domestic demand despite China tariff easing
Doug Bassett, president of Galax-based Vaughan-Bassett Furniture, said the recent developments and the ongoing uncertainty around trade are having a positive impact on the company’s business because it lacks much direct exposure to China in their supply chain.
New law to reduce Appalachian Power rates
Virginia passes the APCo Rate Reduction Act, cutting electric bills for Appalachian Power customers with new protections and lower fuel costs.
Flood insurance costs rise with newer risk rating
FEMA manages the National Flood Insurance Program, or NFIP, which supplies flood insurance to the public and businesses through a network of insurance providers. The agency began implementing a rating standard known as Risk Rating 2.0 in October 2021. Critics think the new rating drove up prices.
