Three Virginia schools rank among top producers of Peace Corps volunteers
Virginia Tech, the University of Virginia and the College of William & Mary combine for 100 alums in program.
Luna Innovations to merge with Michigan-based Advanced Photonix
Combined company will be based in Roanoke and keep the Luna name.
Mountain Valley Pipeline plan draws criticism
A number of groups in Southwest Virginia are opposing plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline.
Norfolk Southern to close Roanoke office building
Move will affect 500 employees, who will have the option of relocating with their positions.
Roanoke office building sells for $2.88 million
Metis Holdings LLC acquires structure that housed AECOM offices.
Medical school project has changed its focus
The Alliance for Rural Health will bring together a group of institutions to educate physicians and health professionals, perform research, expand clinical-care approaches and promote business and workforce development programs.
Alpha Natural Resources Inc. completes sale of Amfire Mining Co. assets
The $86 million deal includes 10 mines and four preparation plants in Pennsylvania.
Thomas Automation Management will invest $1 million in Carroll County
Automation company’s expansion is expected to create 15 new jobs.
Italian manufacturer sets up shop in New River Valley
Italy-based Zapi S.p.A. bought InMotion from Radford-based Kollmorgen with the intention of expanding the business.
Construction starts on project restoring rail passenger service to Roanoke
Trains serving the city are expected to begin running in 2017.
Wolverine Advanced Materials to create 93 jobs in Montgomery County expansion
The company produces high-performance materials used in automotive and industrial noise reduction.
Mersen USA to expand in Salem with a $5.7 million investment
Company’s expansion will relocate a business division and create 50 new jobs.