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Amherst County voters are deciding whether to allow pari-mutuel gaming, a step that could pave the way for a Rosie’s Gaming Emporium in the county.
The Martinsville-Henry County United Way hosted “The Stretch,” an economic reality simulator on Tuesday.
A new collective in the town of Bedford is working to fill empty storefronts and bring businesses back to downtown.
A great way to navigate the challenges of providing for your family.
Governor Abigail Spanberger issued Executive Directive 5 Friday, October 16 authorizing the temporary use of dyed diesel fuel in on-road vehicles.
How younger and older generations approach money differently.
Radford University and VACU launch Financial Success Center.
The Social Security Administration projects a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities starting in 2027.
Retired Danville city workers are asking the City Council to consider restoring cost-of-living adjustments to their pensions.
A Cundiff Heating and Air technician says changing the filter is a simple step homeowners can take before temperatures drop.
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As temperatures begin to drop, Columbia Gas of Virginia is encouraging customers to take steps at home to reduce energy use and lower their bills.
A North Carolina-based developer is planning to develop a small modular reactor plant in the eastern part of Amherst County.
Finance expert shares best times of year to buy big items.
City leaders went chasing a replacement for the furniture industry and landed one of the biggest names in tech.
AAA said it's hard to predict what comes next for gas prices.
Prices in Roanoke are still 24.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and $1.29/g higher than a year ago.
Danville and Pittsylvania County are reaping the rewards of significant community planning investments that stretch back 20+ years.
Allison Wolf joins 7@four to discuss practical steps prospective buyers can take to prepare for homeownership.
The General Election is November 3 and the members of Congress elected will be making important decisions about the future of Social Security.
Farmers across the region are dealing with high diesel costs and dry conditions as the fall harvest season continues.
Residents raise questions about proposed NextEra-Dominion merger
A new travel center is planned for Exit 105 along I-81 near Radford, aiming to address a shortage of truck parking along the corridor while boosting the city’s tax base.
Mortgage rates climbed over 7% Thursday as the United States moves deeper into an affordability crisis, with the economy top of mind for millions of voters heading to the polls in November.
The newspaper cites Freddie Mac in saying this is the first time mortgage rates have surpassed 7% since the start of 2025.
A look at how military transition affects spouses and the entire family.
Designed to connect veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses directly with employers and community resources.
Thousands of 7th graders set to explore careers at Berglund Center in October.
Dozens of firefighters head into the community every day to protect the public.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is calling for more transparency from Virginia's data center industry, and a site in Roanoke County illustrates why.
TECHnista plans to lease the 30,000-square-foot Cyber Park Shell Building.
The total 2025 amount topped more than $970 million, up more than 5 percent since 2024.
The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close the center.
Solo business owners in Lynchburg are incorporating artificial intelligence into their day-to-day operations.
GasBuddy says prices in Virginia are 37.6 cents per gallon higher than a month ago.
The Virginia Tourism Corporation released its 2025 tourism revenue statistics, showing $36.2 billion in visitor spending generated statewide.
“Since 2024, this facility has sat empty, representing an untapped opportunity to grow our forestry industry and create new opportunities for Virginians in the region..."
A new executive order from Gov. Abigail Spanberger, signed at the end of August, aims to protect Virginians from the impact of major federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP imposed by H.R. 1, President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.”
The importance of looking at the annual cost of small monthly purchases instead of just the monthly price.
Consumer sentiment in the state fell in Aug. 2026, erasing its modest gains recorded at the beginning of the year.
Freedom First Credit Union joins 7@four to discuss navigating major financial milestones
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association says HR 1 cuts could total $35 billion in losses over a decade, and new relief may not be enough.
Virginia cattle farmers are bracing for more competition ahead of September 1st, when the United States will begin allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to be imported under eased tariffs.
Ramsey Cabinets, a business in Amherst County that has operated for nearly half a century, says a switch to a rural internet provider has changed how it operates.
On August 18, Covington received one of 14 Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development (AFID) grants from Governor Abigail Spanberger.
It's part of a broader effort to connect people with employment opportunities at Caesars Virginia.
Spanberger's office says the 22 recommended ARC projects reflect a complete strategy to bolster the economic backbone of southwest Virginia.
Roanoke workforce board schedules multiple job hiring tables this fall.
Experts warn that a prolonged trade war with Canada can have ripple effects in both American politics and economy.
A Campbell County grant program is helping small businesses get off the ground and allowing others to take the next step forward.
The Radford Tuition Promise is entering its third year at Radford University, covering tuition for Virginia students whose families make $100,000 a year or less. More than 2,000 Radford students are currently using the program.