Tag: retail
Sen. Warner urges banking regulators to address consumer financial protections
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), who chaired the first congressional hearing after the 2013 data breach at Target, sent a letter to federal banking regulators today questioning the lack of follow-up to better protect consumers.
Gas prices continue free fall into 2015
The national average price of gas has fallen for a record 106 days to $2.17 per gallon (Friday), every day since September 25, which is the lowest average since May 8, 2009.
Is sub-$2 a gallon gas possible soon?
Virginia gas prices have fallen over a dollar ($1.01) since the April 2014 spring peak ($3.52 per gallon) and as we approach the end of the year, some areas of Virginia could be flirting with sub $2 per gallon gasoline.
nTelos to refocus strategic efforts on western markets
nTelos Holdings Corp. announced several strategic initiatives to refocus on its Western Markets.
First Bank to acquire six Bank of America branches
First Bank will acquire the branch banking operations of six locations in the Shenandoah Valley and Central Virginia regions from Bank of America.
Gas prices on longest consecutive decline since 2008
The national average price of gas has dropped for 50 days in a row (through Friday), a cumulative decline of 44 cents, which is the longest consecutive decline since 2008.
Jim Webb for president: Who woulda thunk it?
The last place that Jim Webb seemed to want to be was there. There, this particular afternoon, was Court Square Theater, toward the end of his 2006 Senate race.
Art for Gifts opens at Staunton Augusta Art Center on Nov. 14
The Big Elf is checking his list right about now, so ’tis the season for the Staunton Augusta Art Center Art for Gifts!
Farm-raised fall decorations can be good business
When fall colors and mountain vistas beckon to visitors, it can make for a magical and profitable combination for farmers. Agritourism can add as much as $24,000 to a farm’s bottom line in a year.
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