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Youngkin Announces Integer Expansion, 83 New Jobs in Salem

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Integer, a global medical contract developer and manufacturing organization, plans to make a significant investment over the next five years to expand its operations...

Fontainebleau Hotel Experience: Las Vegas’ Newest 5-Star Resort

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

VA Tech economists weigh in on tariff impacts

Global stock markets are volatile as a result of President Donald Trump’s widespread tariff announcements....

Youngkin Donates Salary to Support Virginia Workforce Programs

Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin continued their commitment to workforce development...

VA Tech receives $1.3 million grant to revolutionize energy industries in Appalachia

Virginia Tech has received a $1.3 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission to lead natural gas...

Identifying Drug-Free Strategies Focus of Conference in Roanoke

The Roanoke Valley Prevention Council is one of the leaders nationally in using grant money doled out by the Drug Free Communities program at...

Higher Education Briefs

Bobby Welch, a May graduate from National College’s accounting program, was recently hired by the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. (RCAP), as a...

DRI Says Downtown Roanoke is Alive and Growing

Despite the hasty and unexplained exit of former Downtown Roanoke Incorporated (DRI) president Bill Carder several months ago, DRI officers exuded plenty of confidence...

It’s All About the People…

During any economic recession, questions are asked about efforts to generate new activity in the business and employment sector. The current approach to economic...

Recycling Center Means Cash for Customers with Scrap Metal

Those with scrap metals like aluminum, brass or copper lying around in an attic or garage have another place to deposit the treasures..  Commonwealth...

What If “The Big One” Hits?

The Roanoke Valley was shaken recently by an earthquake - yes, an earthquake - that rattled homes from Vinton to Salem.  Julie Dutton, a...