If President Trump gets his way, more American-made products will appear on the sales floor of furniture retailers. He hopes tariffs on imported furniture will bring production back home, but experts aren't so sure.
Tourism spending continues to climb in Southwest Virginia, with hotel revenue showing a nearly 7% increase in the Roanoke Valley as the region capitalizes on its diverse attractions, from hiking trails to sporting events.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Virginia’s tourism industry generated a record high $35.1 billion in visitor spending in 2024, marking a 5.4% increase from 2023.
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show 10 million more Americans will be without health care coverage in the next 10 years after the passage of President Trump’s budget reconciliation legislation, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, approved by Congress earlier this month.
Funds from the land purchase will be used for capital projects for Botetourt County schools, new equipment for law enforcement, and new facilities for county parks and libraries.
Many college students and recent graduates are spending the summer at employers across Virginia, gaining some real-life skills and experience. The City of Roanoke is once again one of the best places in the commonwealth to do so, according to one group.
The owner of a parking garage near the Amtrak station in downtown Roanoke is due back in court next month, as the fate of the condemned property remains unclear.
Consumer confidence in Virginia continues to fall, raising alarms about the Commonwealth’s economic outlook even as employment and wages remain strong.
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors is set to approve the county’s budget and the budget for Roanoke County Public Schools during its meeting Tuesday afternoon.
Henry County and Martinsville are just two areas in the region that were hit hard as jobs moved overseas. Residents there have mixed feelings about whether the tariff plan will be effective.
A committee of House of Delegates members are gathering more information on the impact federal budget cuts will have on the commonwealth.
Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.
As the weekend approaches, the big question on everyone’s mind is: Eagles or Chiefs? But it’s not just about the game; it’s also about what we’re eating, drinking, and buying. The National Retail Federation expects Americans to spend over $18 billion on Super Bowl 59.
An uptick in immigration enforcement have left certain communities and the people living in them staying at home for their safety.
Next month, a state panel is expected to consider whether Carilion Clinic should move forward with a proposed kidney transplant program.
The 14th annual Go Fest is just around the corner, and this weekend, thousands of people are expected to flock to Roanoke to experience what the Go Outside Festival has to offer.
Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.
The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”.
There’s a new business mainly operated by women in the New River Valley. Sittin’ Pretty, located in Dublin, is a shop where you can get everything beauty related done, hair, nails, lashes, massages.
Small businesses and agricultural cooperatives could soon see some help from the U.S. Small Business Administration in the form of disaster loans.
AAA said gas prices are down more than 20 cents in the past month, but this doesn't mean the war might not impact prices in the near future.
The British economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of a strong rebound in June when many businesses particularly in the leisure sector benefited from the warm and settled weather.
Starting in 2024, travelers who have previously come to the continent without a visa will need an additional authorization document that is linked to a passport.
Many who have recently visited Mixon's— a family business that has been around since 1939— comes to say thank you and goodbye, all while sharing a memory of some sort.
Known as the Corsi-Rosenthal box, it pulls air through filters on the sides and blows out clean air. It’s proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles. The box can decrease the levels of particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.
The German economy has shrunk unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession.
From inflation to unemployment, to worries about being unable to work because of an illness, having an emergency fund can help smooth out life’s financial hits ... this is why starting one may not be as hard as you think.
After the swift collapse of two banks, many Americans are riddled with fear, wondering if they will be affected.
STS Group AG, a manufacturing automotive company, is headed to Salem and is expected to bring 119 jobs in its wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $24.7 million will be invested into several industrial revitalization projects across the state on Tuesday.
Inflation is not putting a damper on Christmas shopping in America. Experts predict more seasonal spending than last year.
Starting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.
Farming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.
One portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.
The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.
Getting ready for the first day of school could be expensive this year with inflation hitting supplies, clothes, food, and more.
Nearly $4 million from a Virginia Housing Development Authority grant is going to the Star City to upgrade public housing projects.
The Federal ReserveThe federal government is taking steps to heal the economy, as prices for everyday necessities continue to rise. raised interest prices for the third time this year on Wednesday.
Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.
The pandemic has impacted our lives and affected small businesses everywhere, and in Pulaski County, the Chamber of Commerce staff is working to help make sure they can continue to grow by helping business owners network in the innovation center.
Tucked along the Little Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan, Petoskey is a hotspot in the summer for tourists with its scenic water views, boating and other water activities.
President Joe Biden met with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to discuss the state of the global economy and inflation on Tuesday afternoon.
The US unemployment rate hit a pandemic-era low during the month of March, meaning more people got back into the workforce.
The U.S. economy ended 2021 by expanding at a healthy 6.9% annual pace from October through December, the government reported Wednesday, a slight downgrade from its previous estimates.
