
Drake Extrusion to expand Henry County operation
Drake Extrusion, Inc., a subsidiary of Sweden-based Duroc AB and a manufacturer of colored filament yarn and staple fiber, will invest $6.9 million to expand its operation in Henry County.

Drake Extrusion, Inc., a subsidiary of Sweden-based Duroc AB and a manufacturer of colored filament yarn and staple fiber, will invest $6.9 million to expand its operation in Henry County.

Blue Ribbon Extraction will invest $3.26 million to establish Virginia’s first large-scale industrial hemp processing and CBD oil extraction facility in the Town of South Boston.

Virginia Tech is canceling all fall 2020 study abroad programs because of ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sally Newkirk, a 27-year Rockingham County resident, real estate broker, and community volunteer, is running for the Rockingham County seat on Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative Board of Directors.

The University of Virginia today outlined core components of its plan for safely returning students, faculty and staff to Grounds for the fall academic semester and for continuing operations.

S23 Holdings and its affiliates, which include East Coast Repair and Fabrication, will invest $64.4 million to establish a corporate and industrial campus in Newport News for ship repair, manufacturing, and to rehabilitate piers.

The SCC invites comments from the public on establishing a universal service fee to be paid by retail customers of Dominion Energy Virginia and Appalachian Power to support a new program that limits utility payments for qualified customers.

Bonnie Zare’s feminist activism class paused for a moment. Meanwhile, throughout Virginia, a group of artists were busy turning rich and delicate silk fabrics into works of art and couture.

ASGN Inc. will invest a total of $12.4 million to move its corporate headquarters from California to Henrico County and grow operations across the Commonwealth.

From the daily work of sharing religious beliefs with local people to the building of schools, churches, and homes, there is room for a great many talents and skills in the missionary community.
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