August 2014

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An industry ‘pioneer’

International business represents 30 percent of Optical Cable’s sales

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Roanoke-based Optical Cable Corp. manufactures a broad range of fiber-optic and copper-data cabling and connectivity products.

Still growing strong

Despite a new regulatory environment, some community banks are thriving

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Passage of the federal Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2012 in response to housing and financial crises has hit smaller, local financial institutions hard.

A rough year

Danville superintendent resigns after short tenure

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Newsome resigns as superintendent; to receive $160,000 in compensation

Weathering a crisis

Coal ash spill overshadowed major changes in city’s River District

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A mishap last winter resulted in coal ash spilling into the Dan River at a time when Danville is making the river a focus of its downtown redevelopment initiative.

Tuition break

Colleges still weighing the effect of decision involving ‘DREAMer’ college students

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DREAMers are eligible for in-state tuition rates.

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