Residents voiced strong opposition to Google’s proposed data center during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting, with concerns ranging from water consumption and power usage to questions about the transparency of the entire process at the 300-acre development planned for the Botetourt Center at Greenfield.
Roanoke County’s vision for growth is taking shape, with Explore Park at the center of ambitious development plans unveiled during Wednesday’s State of the County Address at Green Ridge Recreation Center, which drew more than 300 attendees.
As Google’s proposed data center project in Botetourt County moves forward, environmental groups and local officials continue to debate the facility’s potential impact on the region’s resources, while residents have concerns.
Thanksgiving dinner costs are down for the third consecutive year, averaging just under $5 per person, according to the American Farm Bureau. A typical 10-person meal now runs about $55, which is 5% less than last year, mostly using generic items rather than name brands.
In a dramatic turn of events, federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to continue funding SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, as states like Virginia implement emergency measures to ensure food assistance continues for millions of Americans.
A decade after implementing its Demand Response Program with PJM Interconnection, Danville officials say the partnership has strengthened grid reliability and reduced costs for the community.
NASCAR’s return to Martinsville Speedway this weekend is expected to generate millions in economic impact for the region, with local businesses already seeing an uptick in customer traffic.
Merck is set to create 500 new jobs in Virginia with the construction of a $3 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Elkton, the company and state officials announced Monday.
Botetourt County’s small business grant program is set to help twice as many local enterprises this year, with $100,000 available for grants ranging from $2,000 to $6,000.
Many have heard and are concerned about the possibility of the United States economy going into a recession, and some experts are looking at the cardboard box industry to project what may be coming.
The 2025 Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships brought more than just world-class athletes to the Blue Ridge Mountains this summer, generating a $2.6 million economic impact for the region.
If President Trump gets his way, more American-made products will appear on the sales floor of furniture retailers. He hopes tariffs on imported furniture will bring production back home, but experts aren't so sure.
Tourism spending continues to climb in Southwest Virginia, with hotel revenue showing a nearly 7% increase in the Roanoke Valley as the region capitalizes on its diverse attractions, from hiking trails to sporting events.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from 2023.
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show 10 million more Americans will be without health care coverage in the next 10 years after the passage of President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, approved by Congress earlier this month.
Funds from the land purchase will be used for capital projects for Botetourt County schools, new equipment for law enforcement, and new facilities for county parks and libraries.
Many college students and recent graduates are spending the summer at employers across Virginia, gaining some real-life skills and experience. The City of Roanoke is once again one of the best places in the commonwealth to do so, according to one group.
The owner of a parking garage near the Amtrak station in downtown Roanoke is due back in court next month, as the fate of the condemned property remains unclear.
Consumer confidence in Virginia continues to fall, raising alarms about the Commonwealth’s economic outlook even as employment and wages remain strong.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the county’s budget and the budget for Roanoke County Public Schools during its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Henry County and Martinsville are just two areas in the region that were hit hard as jobs moved overseas. Residents there have mixed feelings about whether the tariff plan will be effective.
A committee of House of Delegates members are gathering more information on the impact federal budget cuts will have on the commonwealth.
Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.
As the weekend approaches, the big question on everyone’s mind is: Eagles or Chiefs? But it’s not just about the game; it’s also about what we’re eating, drinking, and buying. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend over $18 billion on Super Bowl 59.
An uptick in immigration enforcement have left certain communities and the people living in them staying at home for their safety.
Next month, a state panel is expected to consider whether Carilion Clinic should move forward with a proposed kidney transplant program.
The 14th annual Go Fest is just around the corner, and this weekend, thousands of people are expected to flock to Roanoke to experience what the Go Outside Festival has to offer.
Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”.
There’s a new business mainly operated by women in the New River Valley. Sittin’ Pretty, located in Dublin, is a shop where you can get everything beauty related done, hair, nails, lashes, massages.
Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives could soon see some help from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of disaster loans.
AAA said gas prices are down more than 20 cents in the past month, but this doesn't mean the war might not impact prices in the near future.
The British economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of a strong rebound in June when many businesses particularly in the leisure sector benefited from the warm and settled weather.
Starting in 2024, travelers who have previously come to the continent without a visa will need an additional authorization document that is linked to a passport.
Many who have recently visited Mixon's— a family business that has been around since 1939— comes to say thank you and goodbye, all while sharing a memory of some sort.
Known as the Corsi-Rosenthal box, it pulls air through filters on the sides and blows out clean air. It’s proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles. The box can decrease the levels of particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
The German economy has shrunk unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession.
From inflation to unemployment, to worries about being unable to work because of an illness, having an emergency fund can help smooth out life’s financial hits ... this is why starting one may not be as hard as you think.
After the swift collapse of two banks, many Americans are riddled with fear, wondering if they will be affected.
STS Group AG, a manufacturing automotive company, is headed to Salem and is expected to bring 119 jobs in its wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $24.7 million will be invested into several industrial revitalization projects across the state on Tuesday.
Inflation is not putting a damper on Christmas shopping in America. Experts predict more seasonal spending than last year.
Starting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.
Farming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.
One portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.
The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.
