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ROANOKE, Va., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications recently named Kim Stanley as Market Vice President, Roanoke Operations for Cox Virginia. In her new role, Stanley is responsible for Cox's day-to-day operations in the Roanoke Valley, leading 150 employees. The Roanoke market represents 111,000 of Cox Virginia's 1.5 million video, Internet and phone subscriptions. Stanley began her career with Cox Communications in 2007. Most recently, Stanley served as Vice...

NORFOLK, Va., Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Norfolk Southern (NYSE: NSC) announced today that it will cease regional railcar classification operations at its Roanoke Terminal hump yard in Roanoke, Va., beginning today. This will mean the elimination of about 140 positions. The Terminal will continue to provide service to local customers, and to be a hub for through-train operations. The Roanoke hump operation has seen a steady decline in the volume of general merchandise cars...

SALEM, Va., Jan. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginians are not favorably inclined toward Gov. Bob McDonnell's transportation funding/tax plan, but they don't like other revenue enhancers either, according to The Roanoke College Poll. Virginia residents are more likely to agree with McDonnell's education proposals, and they are split on allowing uranium mining. In the likely matchup in November's gubernatorial election, more Virginians are undecided (41%) in their choice for Governor,...

TROUTVILLE, Va., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Wildlife Habitat Council certified both of Titan America's plants -- Roanoke Cement Company near Roanoke, VA and the Pennsuco Complex in Medley, FL -- for their "Wildlife At Work" programs last week at the Hilton Baltimore in Baltimore, MD. The prestigious distinction was awarded as a result of each plant's demonstrated commitment towards long-term wildlife habitat enhancement efforts. "I commend the wildlife teams at...

TROUTVILLE, Va., Aug. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Commonwealth of Virginia's tallest bridges -- the Route 460 Connector Phase I located in Buchanan County -- are being constructed this summer using materials mined, manufactured and shipped in the United States by domestic manufacturers, producers and construction contractors. The twin high-level bridges, 1,700 linear feet in length with an additional eight-tenths of a mile stretch of highway, are located over Conaway...

JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginia College in Jackson is pleased to announce that members of the Mississippi Community College Board voted unanimously to recommend full accreditation status to Virginia College's Practical Nursing program. Full accreditation is the final step of the five-step accreditation process and is subject to renewal every six years. "Virginia College could not be more pleased with the Board's decision to approve our Practical Nursing...

NORFOLK, Va. and CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., May 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If you have been waiting to ride a train behind a century-old steam locomotive, here is your chance. As part of the 21st Century Steam program of Norfolk Southern and the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, excursions are being offered in June in North Carolina and Virginia behind steam locomotive 630. June 16-17, Spencer to Barber, N.C., and return Host: North Carolina Transportation Museum Train departures...

TROUTVILLE, Va., April 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Roanoke Cement Company's Troutville, Virginia plant and its Castle Hayne, North Carolina terminal will be honored this month for excellence in two different areas: environmental outreach and terminal safety. The Troutville plant is the winner of the "Outreach" Award for the 2012 Cement Industry Energy and Environmental Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Portland Cement Association, an international organization that...

ROANOKE, Va., Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading design professionals came together earlier this week for the 27th annual By Design conference. By Design was developed by SFCS Architects to provide staff and industry professionals the opportunity to participate and share the latest innovations and research in the field of senior living. The conference was attended by over 250 participants. The highlight of the 2012 Conference included the Third Age Suit. (Photo:...

SALEM, Va., Feb. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Virginians remain relatively optimistic about the future, finds a new survey by The Roanoke College Institute for Policy and Opinion Research (IPOR). IPOR surveyed 616 Virginians on their finances, general business conditions now and in the future, their inclination for purchasing durable goods, and their thoughts on prices. The Virginia Index of Current Conditions (VAICC) considers household financial situations compared to the past...