Economic impact of Roanoke marathon grows 26 percent
The economic impact of the annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon in Roanoke grew 26.3 percent this year, according to a new survey.
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The economic impact of the annual Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon and Half Marathon in Roanoke grew 26.3 percent this year, according to a new survey.
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• New president named at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College
• Alpha Natural Resources reports first quarter loss of $111 million
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May 18, 2011 5:00 PM
The cost of living in the Roanoke Region is 8.5 percent lower than the national average and the second lowest of any metropolitan area in Virginia
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Alpha Natural Resources’ profit soars
May 03, 2011 5:13 PM
First-quarter diluted earnings per share rose from 12 to 41 cents
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New River Valley reports a big year in economic development
May 03, 2011 5:01 PM
Nine projects announced, bringing 1,210 jobs and $65 million investment
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Lee and Wise counties lose broadband stimulus funds
April 29, 2011 6:00 AM
Efforts to expand broadband access to rural customers in Lee and Wise counties have come to a halt — at least temporarily. LENOWISCO LLC, a subsidiary of the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission, is the trustee of a rural area network, which has been operated by Duffield-based Sunset Digital Communications since 2003. (LENOWISCO stands for Lee County, Norton, Wise County and Scott County.)
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Luna Innovations names CEO
April 21, 2011 3:31 PM
My E. Chung has been senior vice president of worldwide sales for Sunrise Telecom
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Phoenix Packaging to expand operations in Pulaski, creating 100 jobs.
April 12, 2011 12:00 PM
Phoenix Packaging Operations LLC plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Pulaski County, creating another 100 jobs.
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Alpha Natural Resources meets antitrust conditions for Massey acquisition
April 04, 2011 4:44 AM
Alpha Natural Resources announced Saturday that it has met antitrust conditions necessary for its proposed $7.1 billion acquisition of Massey Energy Co.
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Volvo to recall 700 employees at New River plant
March 30, 2011 4:02 PM
Volvo Trucks announced that it plans to rehire 700 employees at its production plant in New River Valley.
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For the Record - Southwest Virginia
March 29, 2011 10:22 AM
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Spectrum Design tapped for energy studies
March 29, 2011 6:00 AM
Roanoke-based Spectrum Design recently was asked to conduct two studies on energy-saving ideas for public buildings.
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