‘Big Stone Gap’ to be filmed in Virginia
Film is based off book by Southwest Virginia native Adriana Trigiani.
Roanoke Times lays off 31 employees
Newspaper was recently bought by a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.
Virginia Tech game teaches microfinance
Virginia Tech officials hope that a game created by the university can improve the lives of Third World women by teaching them the techniques of microfinance.
Steel Fab to open new operation in Lebanon
Company will combine with its existing operations in Southwest Virginia.
Bath Community Hospital begins $14 million expansion/renovation
Project will include helipad and larger emergency center.
Canline Systems to open first U. S. facility in Roanoke County
Company wants to be closer to clients, including Ardagh Group.
Advance Auto Parts opens 4,000th store
Roanoke-based company has added 3,000 stores since 1995.
Ardagh Group to invest $93.5 million in Roanoke Valley
Company will open metal packaging manufacturing plant, creating 96 jobs.
College has big plans for $200 million campaign
This spring Roanoke College in Salem launched its largest campaign ever, “Roanoke Rising,” which aims to raise $200 million in time for its 175th anniversary in 2017.
Former federal prosecutor joins Roanoke firm.
Woods Rogers names Thomas Cullen as new principal.
Alpha Natural Resources mine suspends production
Company subsidiary Cumberland Coal Resources encounters geological problems in Greene County, Pa.