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Sunset Digital sees promise in $50 million OptiNet deal
Sunset Digital purchased OptiNet for $50 million.
BNC Bancorp changes its name to Pinnacle
Sign unveilings in six markets, including Roanoke, mark the completion of $1.9 billion merger.
Blacksburg company to test self-driving-cars in Nevada
Torc Robotics has tried out its autonomous vehicle technology in more than 20 states.
Kentucky and Tennessee students get in-state tuition
U.Va.-Wise has begun offering in-state tuition to students from Kentucky and Tennessee who live within 50 air miles of the Wise campus.
Pole manufacturer plans expansion in Washington County
The $6 million project is expected to create 28 jobs.
Emory & Henry’s students bring new life to old hospital
Emory & Henry College’s School of Health Sciences
Renewables seen as way to stay in the energy business
There’s a push to draw a different kind of energy from old strip mines in Wise County — solar energy.
Airport sees increase in month-to-month passenger traffic
Volume rose 12.4 percent in May, the eighth gain in nine months
Radford University and Virginia Tech awarded $1 million grants to boost STEM education
Virginia schools are among 24 across the country to win funding.
Amtrak getting ready for new Roanoke rail service
Train running with no passengers will help employees learn new territory.
Hotel expected to contribute to downtown Bristol’s revival
Bristol Hotel expected to contribute to downtown Bristol’s revival
Impact of Roanoke’s race continues to grow
Over past 8 years, impact of annual marathon tops $3.8 million
