A proposed project at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill could bring a $73 billion investment to Pittsylvania County over the next 30 years, potentially creating about 2,050 jobs with an average starting salary of roughly $80,500, local officials say.

Not far from where crews are working to clear the land for major development, other crews are working to exhume remains.

The Megasite at Berry Hill in Pittsylvania County is one of the largest redevelopment sites in the state. But the land sits on the site of several plantations and farms that contain the remains of hundreds of former slaves and tenant farmers.

Microporous plans to add 2,000 jobs at an average salary of $58,000, boosting the Southside economy.

Officials cut the ribbon today for a for a new road in Pittsylvania County. They say they hope it will help the economy in Southside.

Danville is conduction a survey on whether the public wants regional bus service.

PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. - Dominion Energy plans to invest more than $300 million in Southside projects, according to Danville city officials. The investment will center on two projects in Pittsylvania County. The company will create a 500-megawatt combustion turbine peaking plant in the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill near Danville. The $130 million project would represent 120 megawatts of power production. The peaking plant will bring about 200 construction jobs, according to Danville city officials.