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Alpha may idle six mines and a processing plant before their sale
Nearly 300 employees work at the mining operations in Southwest Virginia and Eastern Kentucky.
Economic impact of Blue Ridge Marathon continues to grow
Race has become known for its steep elevation climbs.
New River Valley group seeks train service
New River Valley Rail 2020 hopes the commonwealth will support Amtrak service to the New River Valley.
Mindsense planning more offerings this year
Mindsense just released an updated version of its paid app, Mail Pilot 2, which still treats emails like a to-do list but makes it easier to sort through messages.
Hubbell Lighting to add 100 jobs in Christiansburg project
It will spend $6 million to expand and consolidate its manufacturing and assembly operations.
Cap and gown maker opening fourth factory in Virginia
Because of increased demand, the Salem-based Oak Hall Cap & Gown, maker of academic, judicial and religious regalia, will invest $1.2 million to open a textile operation in Grayson County.
Wytheville Community College names new president
Dean E. Sprinkle is senior vice president of instruction at Wilkes Community College in North Carolina.
Bristol Compressors to create 110 new jobs in Washington County
The $1 million expansion will be implemented in two phases.
Radford University’s President Penny Kyle is retiring in 2016, two years earlier than expected
School’s first woman president is credited with winning support for new capital construction.
Luna Innovations merging with Michigan firm
Roanoke-based Luna Innovations plans to more than double its size this spring when it merges with Ann Arbor, Mich.-based Advanced Photonix Inc. (API).
Mining equipment company to expand in Tazewell County
Simmons Equipment Co., a manufacturer of battery-powered mining equipment, plans to invest $1 million to expand its Tazewell County operation.
Bristol racetrack is an economic engine
Study finds racing generates $1.4 billion in the region.
