Tag: southwest_virginia

Governor Spanberger Announces Virginia Steel Expansion, Creating 52 New Jobs in Bland County

5 Aug 2026 8:05 a.m. · Source: Office of Virginia Governor

Virginia Steel and Fabrication, Inc. will invest $3.6 million to expand its Bland County operations, creating 52 new jobs and tripling its workforce, supported by state and local partnerships.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology State Governments Economy Employment and Labor Education Virginia Steel Bland County Job Creation Advanced Manufacturing Economic Development Southwest Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger Virginia Reston
Virginia Duo Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl, Meth, and Cocaine from Florida

15 Jun 2026 7:17 p.m. · Source: FBI

Two Southwest Virginia men received federal prison sentences for trafficking fentanyl, meth, and cocaine from Florida. Terry Brandon Watson got 15 years, Marcus Hunter Moran 5 years, following an FBI investigation.

Law Enforcement Politics and Government Federal Government Legal Social Issues Drug Trafficking Fentanyl Methamphetamine Cocaine Southwest Virginia Florida FBI