Botetourt County leaders hosted a business summit aimed at supporting local companies through panels, resources and economic updates, as a separate protest outside the event focused on a proposed data center project.

A proposed data center campus in Appomattox County is generating both excitement and concern among local leaders and residents.

Concerns are growing in Appomattox County over a proposed data center project and the resources it could require, particularly water usage.

Agreements tied to a proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County outline billions in potential investment, new jobs and significant water infrastructure planning for the Roanoke Valley.

A potential development deal in Botetourt County’s Valley District will be discussed behind closed doors Thursday, as county supervisors invoke state law allowing private negotiations for competitive financial matters.

The Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill in Valley View is set to close on July 6, according to note left on the window of the restaurant Tuesday and in an email sent to customers.

The town of Pulaski has recently been awarded a $500,000 grant to conduct brownfield studies on potentially hazardous properties within the community.

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.

Boones Mill, a small town in Franklin County along Highway 220 is working to grow and bring new development to the area.

Sen. Kaine got a chance to ride on the newly-expanded McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle service.

Three new restaurants are coming to Valley View Mall and the surrounding area.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that Mack Trucks will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing operation.

The Hollins Center Plan was adopted as an amendment to the county's comprehensive plan back in 2020.

Virginia Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Wednesday that the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration awarded $70,000 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for economic development planning.

The City of Radford hopes a recent purchase can help stimulate economic development after the city bought industrial land they believe will attract large businesses to the area.

Salem city leaders voted unanimously to support the STS group AG moving into the old General Electric plant on Friday.

The Old General Electric building in Salem has been claimed. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday the 32 million dollar investment by STS Group AG, a global supplier of vehicle parts.

On Tuesday, the YMCA of Central Virginia announced an $11.5 million capital campaign goal to renovate the Downtown YMCA on Church Street.

The new restaurant called Pollard 107 South is expected to open early next year.

The energy manufacturing company just opened their largest American facility in Daleville.

Roanoke County was recognized by the International Economic Development Council for excellence for its Reimagine 419 plan.

George’s Flowers on Franklin Road used to have a Ramada Inn as a next-door neighbor back in the day.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave an update on the city's recent successes and challenges during Thursday's State of the City Address.

The plan features better housing and improving infrastructure to help attract and retain businesses in the area

On Thursday, the Danville Office of Economic Development & Tourism announced that they are extending the deadline for their 2022 Tourism Survey.

The annual grants are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for different projects, including public service activities and housing.

The demolition site will eventually turn into house apartments, retail stores, and more.

Buchanan recently welcomed three new businesses to downtown including Faithful Country Creations, Gateway Real Estate, and a new restaurant, Tammie’s Place.

The project includes a new trail, improvements to the existing building, an outdoor classroom and a new landing for safe and easy access.

Construction is expected to start within the next few months and be finished in early 2023.

Virginia is getting its first Indian health service clinic.

ROANOKE, Va. There may still be hope for a project canceled earlier this year that was expected to bring 1,600 jobs to Roanoke. At a news conference Tuesday, Roanoke mayoral candidate David Bowers said if he is elected in November he will do everything he can to make the project happen. We need both a development on that Evans Spring site and one that is compatible to the next door neighborhood. This is not urban renewal, it is economic development. As we seek to repair any damage to our Black citizens due to urban renewal, lets have a plan.

DANVILLE, Va. Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine met with Danville city officials privately Monday to discuss current and future projects in the city. Sen. Tim Kaine (blue jacket) discusses renovation plans for the 500 block of Craghead St. with developer Rick Barker (light blue shirt). Danville Mayor Alonzo Jones said a big emphasis during the walking tour was on small businesses. How the small businesses are operating and the needs of small businesses, and hear from the small businesses. Kaine said another COVID relief bill will be a top priority for lawmakers when Congress reconvenes later this month.