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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, [...]
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[...]
