Speculation about a new Costco in Botetourt County has sparked community interest and cautious responses from officials. While land purchases suggest possible development, no official confirmation or public plans have been released.

Lynchburg’s first bin store may be set to close later this year.

Joann’s Fabrics announced they will be closing all their stores following a Bankruptcy Court approval, a spokesperson for Joann’s said on Monday.

A new bookstore is coming to Roanoke, and its goal is to help people with disabilities find employment.

Staff at a Roanoke pet food pantry are celebrating one year in service.

A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time in over 70 years.

The Valley Overstock in Christiansburg is opening its doors on July 22.

The Lynchburg Police Department is asking for your help in locating a man they say is responsible for an attempted armed robbery at a cellphone store Thursday afternoon.

The resurgent coronavirus slowed Coca-Colas recovery in the fourth quarter, and the company said the slump has continued into this year. (AP Photo/John Locher)A resurgent coronavirus slowed Coca-Cola’s recovery in the fourth quarter, and the company said the slump has continued into this year. Juice and dairy sales fell 2% and water and sports drink demand fell 9%. Coke’s net revenue fell 5% to $8.6 billion for the fourth quarter. It was a significant improvement from the second quarter, when revenue fell 29%, and the third quarter, when revenue fell 9%.

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