
U.K.-based Unison Ltd. to establish first U.S. manufacturing operation in Danville
Unison Ltd will invest $5.2 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Unison Ltd will invest $5.2 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Danville and Pittsylvania County.

Governor Terry McAuliffe joined in a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week for Danville Public Schools’ new precision machining program at George Washington High School.

The idea behind green patent sharing is that researchers can share the rights to make, use or incorporate certain patented technologies that benefit the environment.

Intertape Polymer Group will invest $7 million to add significant manufacturing and distribution capacity at its facility in Pittsylvania County.

Oran Safety Glass will invest $4.45 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Greensville County.

President Donald Trump is a “master” at confirmation bias – a phenomenon hardwired into the human brain.

The Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League has launched a two-state radio ad campaign centering on the risks of natural gas pipelines on rural communities.

Washington and Lee University has received a $21,800 grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund to help fund a new sub-metering project.

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster talks with reporters.

Hurricane Harvey may no longer be raining down on the Gulf Coast, but the storm’s impact continues to drive up gas prices across the country.
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