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Va. wedding venue loses suit against governor
Franklin County business sought to raise state-imposed attendance limits
On Friday, a federal judge ruled against Franklin County wedding venue Belle Garden Estate and its owner Charles Russell, who sued Gov. Ralph Northam in an attempt to expand the
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David Baldacci donates $100K to Smith Mountain Lake meals program
Bestselling Va. author and wife help The Landing Love Project
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Bestselling author David Baldacci and his wife, Michelle, have donated $100,000 to The Landing Love Project, a nonprofit initiative to expand meal delivery services to at-risk families and seniors in
Smith Mountain Lake chamber to launch leadership academy
Program includes 12 months of training, networking
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The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday announced the launch of its inaugural Smith Mountain Lake Leadership Academy, a 12-month program for emerging leaders. The program will
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Ferrum College receives $100K gift
Michael Christian's donation to establish first-year experience center
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Ferrum College alumnus Michael Christian donated $100,000 to his alma mater, which will establish the Michael T. Christian ’63 Center for First-Year Experience at the school. The center — intended
Fleetwood Homes launching $2.1M expansion in Rocky Mount
Move will create 60 jobs in Franklin County
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Homebuilding company Fleetwood Homes will invest $2.1 million to renovate and expand its Rocky Mount facility, creating 60 jobs in Franklin County, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday. “Fleetwood Homes has
Here’s the tea: Traditional Medicinals to invest $29.7M in Franklin County
Globally sourced and distributed tea company will expand East Coast operations.
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Rohnert Park, California-based wellness tea company Traditional Medicinals Inc. will invest $29.7 million to establish its East Coast operation, an herbal tea manufacturing and processing plant, in Franklin County’s Summit