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$257M Western Rail Initiative to bring NRV train service
Norfolk Southern deal expands service in Roanoke, Christiansburg
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Passenger train service will return to the New River Valley for the first time since 1979, Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday, announcing an agreement with Norfolk Southern Railway. The $257.2
Roanoke County, Va. Tech team up for strategic plan
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In a first for the locality, Roanoke County has partnered with Virginia Tech to develop a five-year county economic development strategic plan. “We want to benchmark where we are today
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Luna Innovations Inc. taps new COO
Brian J. Soller promoted to position at Roanoke fiber optics company
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Roanoke-based Luna Innovations Inc. has named Brian J. Soller its new chief operating officer, effective immediately. He was previously senior vice president and general manager of Lightwave, Luna’s largest division.
LewisGale to open standalone ER in Roanoke
24-hour facility expected to open January 2022
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On Monday, LewisGale Regional Health System held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new freestanding emergency room in Roanoke. Located at 1423 West Ruritan Road, the nearly 10,000-square-foot facility will be
Hollins University appoints new provost
Laura A. McLary to serve as chief academic officer at Roanoke-based university
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Hollins University has named Laura A. McLary as its new provost effective July 1, the Roanoke-based university announced this week. McLary arrives from the University of Portland in Oregon, where
Arlington’s Blackfin acquires Roanoke County apartments for $23.2M
504-unit Villages at Garst Creek complex changes hands
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Arlington-based Blackfin Real Estate Investors LLC purchased Villages at Garst Creek, a 504-unit apartment complex in Roanoke County, for $23.25 million. The deal closed on April 21. Built in 1974,
Branch Civil appoints new executive VP
Brian J. Quinlan hired for leadership role at Branch Group subsidiary
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Brian J. Quinlan has been appointed to serves as executive vice president of Roanoke-based Branch Civil Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Branch Group specializing in site development, civil
Former Roanoke Boy Scouts building sells for $1.2M
Poe & Cronk facilitated sale of 11,185-square-foot building
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The former Boy Scouts of America building in Roanoke has sold for $1.2 million. Located at 2131 Valley View Boulevard, the 11,185-square-foot building was purchased by 1501 WW LLC from
Former Roanoke Johnson & Johnson property sells for $6.26M
Development includes 30+ acres and manufacturing facility
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The former Johnson & Johnson Spectacle Lens Group development on more than 30 acres in Roanoke has sold for $6.26 million. Located at 2797 Frontage Road, the property was purchased
Roanoke industrial property sells for $2M
Half of property already leased
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A 65,825-square-foot industrial property in Roanoke has been purchased for $2.02 million. Located at 1764 Granby St. NE, the property was purchased from Vista Properties by H&M Commercial Properties. The