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Virginia schools to offer social media education program
Virginia's schools will soon offer a new digital education program that will encourage students to use technology and social media safely and responsibly.
Gov. Bob McDonnell and U.S. Sen. Mark Warner appeared at a news conference Thursday to introduce...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Bob McDonnell, Mark R. Warner
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Chatham reacts to postponement on uranium mining decision
News 7 ReporterNews that a final decision on uranium mining in Virginia will be postponed has people on both sides speaking out, though it doesn't appear anyone's celebrating. Supporters and opponents Chatham reacted to the news Thursday. Chatham has been the center...Tags: Pittsylvania County, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Mining, Metal and Mineral
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UPDATED: Coalition of community and business leaders tells state lawmakers to keep moratorium on uranium mining
Legislators, business leaders and medical professionals from Southside Virginia are asking the General Assembly to take no action in the 2012 session on a 30-year-old state ban on uranium mining.
Known collectively as the Virginia Coalition and the...Tags: Pittsylvania County, Politics, Health and Safety at Work, Family, Health and Safety at Work
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Montgomery County company adding 21 jobs, expanding
Inorganic Ventures is planning a $1.3 million expansion in Montgomery County that will create 21 jobs.
Gov. Bob McDonnell said Wednesday that the company plans to add 20,000 square feet to its headquarters, manufacturing and distribution operation....Tags: Montgomery County (Virginia), Politics, Environmental Issues, Economy, Business and Finance, Chemical Industry
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Workers say a local warehouse is set to close
Several employees of a Roanoke County warehouse have told News 7 that they'll soon be out of a job.
Workers tell News7 notification was sent out that the Hanover Direct warehouse in Roanoke County will be shut down within the next few months.
Hanover...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, E-Commerce Industry, Career and Workplace, Companies and Corporations, Employees
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Premium increases in Virginia deemed 'unreasonable'
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius says proposed increases in
health insurance premiums for customers in five states have been deemed "unreasonable" by the agency.
Federal officials said in a statement Thursday they'...Tags: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Lake Forest, Healthcare Laws, Kathleen Sebelius, Health
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Food Lion closing stores in Roanoke, Radford, Lynchburg and Appomattox
News 7 ReporterFood Lion is the latest company serving our hometowns to feel the impact of a tough economy. 100 stores including four in our region are going out of business; casualties of underperformance. Managers at the Food Lion on Franklin Road called an emergency...Tags: Labor Legislation, Economy, Business and Finance, Delhaize Group, Career and Workplace, Layoffs and Downsizing
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Nascar team owners push better business relationships with sponsors in tough economy
NEWS7 Sports DirectorSponsorship money is the lifeblood of Nascar racing. But the sagging economic situation nationwide has caused some companies to re-think spending their money on race cars. Team owners are working hard to maintain business relationships to stay...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Tony Stewart, The Home Depot, FedEx Corporation
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RTI International delays 150 jobs coming to Henry County
Reporter150 jobs a Henry County plant promised this year are on hold. The company CEO says an indecisive congressional super-committee and automatic budget cuts are to blame. Last fall RTI International finished construction on a plant in Henry County. Congress...Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations
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Furniture company announces expansion and growth in manufacturing
ReporterA major employer in southwest Virginia is expanding, and many people are pointing to this as another sign that American manufacturing jobs might be rebounding. The Vaughan-Bassett Furniture factory in Galax is running at full capacity. But it's 700...Tags: Galax (Galax, Virginia), Warren Buffett, Economy, Business and Finance, Companies and Corporations, Housing Industry
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Vaughan-Bassett Furniture opening new factory in Galax, adding new jobs
Vaughan-Bassett Furniture announced Thursday that it's opening a new factory in Galax.
The factory is expected to open in March.
Vaughan-Bassett is buying the old Webb #1 bedroom plant, which is adjacent to Vaughan-Bassett's main factory on Railroad...Tags: Diane Sawyer , Career and Workplace, Politics, Employment Opportunities, Employment
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Advance Auto Parts to bring 75 new jobs to Roanoke; Company adds financial center
Advance Auto Parts will be adding 75 new jobs over the next three years as it opens a financial services customer care center to its corporate headquarters in Roanoke. The announcement came at a news conference this morning.
The company plans...Tags: Corporate Officers, Politics, Car Parts, Car Repair, Finance
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