Alpha Natural Resources mine suspends production
Company subsidiary Cumberland Coal Resources encounters geological problems in Greene County, Pa.
Rackspace Hosting to expand in Montgomery County
Company’s $5.5 million investment could create more than 100 jobs.
Nonprofit organization to receive $4 million for small-business loans
Virginia Community Capital is a partner in a $500 million Goldman Sachs project.
Sunken City is Franklin’s first microbrewery
Sunken City Brewery Co. recently opened in Hardy.
The Homestead has more than 100 job openings
Bath County resort needs more employees as result of new attractions.
Warren Buffett’s media group to buy the Roanoke Times
BH Media Group to add newspaper to growing list of Virginia publications.
Vegetable producer creating jobs in New River Valley
JemD Farms’ greenhouse vegetables are grown in Mexico and Canada. Soon they’ll be produced in Pulaski County.
Economic impact of Roanoke marathon grows 26 percent
The economic impact of the annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon in Roanoke grew 26.3 percent this year, according to a new survey.
New president named at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
Dr. John J. Rainone has been dean of institutional advancement at York County Community College, in Wells, Maine.
Alpha Natural Resources reports first quarter loss of $111 million
Alpha Natural Resources Inc. (ANR), Bristol: First quarter results
Commonwealth to award $340,000 to projects curbing pollution from old mines
Money would affect acid mine drainage in the Powell River watershed.
Alleghany Highlands’ outdoor activities touted
The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is ramping up its efforts to promote outdoor tourism.