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Richmond construction firm to build Blacksburg townhomes
Richmond-based Eagle Construction of Virginia is partnering with Midtown Redevelopment Partners in Blacksburg to build single-family townhomes at the site of what was formerly Blacksburg Middle School, Eagle announced Wednesday. The mixed-use community will be built on 30 acres adjacent to Blacksburg’s downtown area, but an overall cost for the project has not been released. […]
New Appalachian School of Law dean faces challenges
Retired Supreme Court of Virginia Justice Elizabeth McClanahan grew up in the Buchanan County community of Garden Creek, about 12 miles from Grundy. “Grundy was the big city,” says McClanahan, who retired from the state’s highest court on Sept. 1. “It’s the county seat. It’s the only town in the county.” Grundy’s[...]
New Appalachian School of Law dean faces challenges
Buchanan County native Elizabeth McClanahan became the dean of the Grundy-based Appalachian School of Law in September, one day after retiring as a Virginia Supreme Court justice. She immediately faced a challenge: the American Bar Association’s tightened law school accreditation requirements. At least 75% of graduates now mus[...]
Hemp processing facility planned for Wythe County
Announcement seen as big step for emerging industry.
Four Virginians named Appalachian Leadership Institute Fellows
The four will join the inaugural class of the Appalachian Regional Commission's 13-state regional leadership development program.
Virginia receives $4.2 million in grants from Appalachian Regional Commission
Six grants will support broadband and solar energy expansion, workforce development and other efforts.
State awards $180,000 in Community Business Launch awards
Four communities received grants to support entrepreneurial training and economic development.
Community supports miners stranded by Blackjewel bankruptcy
Community supports miners stranded by Blackjewel bankruptcy
Landos Biopharma’s promising anti-inflammation drug moves into Phase II trials
Landos Biopharma’s anti-inflammation drug, BT-11, moves into Phase II trials.
State approves more than $780,000 for GO Virginia projects
Funding will used to enhance regional economic development efforts
