Business stories in Roanoke–Lynchburg

A former employee warns potential job seekers to avoid Macado's due to low wages, wage theft, and health code violations. The post highlights serious issues regarding employee treatment and food safety.

[Link: https://i.redd.it/y5cb0gb6h0xg1.jpeg] Should be a great show!

Anyone ever order from this company??

The Roanoke area is experiencing a rise in boutique hotels, catering to travelers seeking unique and personalized lodging experiences. New properties like The Liberty Trust and the Rowland Hotel are transforming the local hospitality landscape.

A customer reports a negative experience with Southern Team Automall, citing unexpected fees and unnecessary maintenance during a vehicle sale. Despite high online reviews, this incident raises questions about the dealership's practices.

Meta has announced plans to begin tracking employee mouse movements and keystrokes as part of its AI training data collection efforts. This initiative raises questions about privacy and employee monitoring in the tech industry.

Ukrainian drone attacks have severely impacted Russia's oil export capabilities, destroying 40% of storage at Primorsk and 30% at Ust-Luga. The strikes have halted oil shipments and led to a suspension of gas condensate exports by Novatek, prompting threats from Russia's defense ministry against European nations involved in Ukraine's drone production.

Andon Market, a new boutique in San Francisco, is uniquely managed by an AI bot named Luna, who makes all key decisions including hiring and inventory selection. This innovative approach raises questions about the future of retail and the role of AI in business.

Despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices, stock markets are experiencing unexpected highs. Analysts are questioning the resilience of the market in the face of global economic challenges.

John Ternus, Apple's new CEO and former VP of Hardware Engineering, is set to lead the company with a focus on product perfection. His approach will be crucial as Apple navigates the challenges and opportunities presented by the AI age.

The former Martinsville city manager logged more than $15,000 on a city-issued credit card for which forensic auditors could find no business purpose, among the many findings in a review that has spurred sweeping changes. Aretha Ferrell-Benavides was fired from her city manager’s job in August 20

In the early 1990s, Gov. Douglas Wilder was supposedly late for a meeting with a visiting European corporate executive who was considering Virginia as a possible expansion site — prompting the company to go to one of the Carolinas instead. Whether the story is true was hard to pin down even at the t

I spent a hour on hold because when I updated my social security numbers SS said It wouldn't go through until June. When I got to a specialist they assured me it would go through by close of business. Hope this keeps someone from wasting their time.

Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed an executive directive to create the Virginia Wood Council, aimed at boosting the state's forestry sector. This advisory board will operate under the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and will include members from various forestry-related agencies.

This systems merge didn't seem to go great. VA Credit Union said the online banking system would be unavailable 4/18 and 4/19 for the systems integration, and that the morning of 4/20 MemberOne members would be able to create their online account to manage their money. As of this morning I still c

[Link: https://i.redd.it/3mvh94t6ahug1.png] We're gonna have a very fun night at McClain's in Blacksburg! (that's the restaurant that's connected to the bowling alley/theater/arcade/bar in First & Main) Come celebrate friendship and good times with the funniest comics of the region! T!ckets

Who’s hiring someone with experience in AUTOCAD AND BIM or management experience?

[Link: https://youtu.be/UiNO3DqFvcM?si=yaameL2Bq7LaahtL] Do I think this will do what all the “request a store” submissions and calls to corporate couldn’t? Nope, but it was a fun! Enjoy! (And if you’re interested in more silly songs with an agenda, subscribe!) This is the first installment in a se

This merger has been an absolute nightmare. I bank through M1 and also have a car loan through them. Does anyone know if direct deposits will still go through under Member One and roll over to VACU? My job submits our payroll on Monday and I’m not sure if setting up a new account for direct deposit

What are some HVAC companies you’ve went to that did reliable work for decent prices? I have an upstairs unit that needs replacing. Would need something with a payment plan option. Thanks in advance!

Thanks friends for the attention to the matter. https://www.vpm.org/generalassembly/2026-04-17/abigail-spanberger-cannabis-retail-market-weed-bill-aird-krizek-higgs-wise When state Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D–Henrico) learned that Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger had rewritten the cannabis retail marke

Hey, I was wondering if there were any stories of people getting rejected when trying to switch to a major in pamplin with a business GPA of over 3.0. I’m trying to switch to BIT and I am currently finishing my last 2 pre reqs to make the transition, and I’m worried they might bring my GPA down too

As the U.S. government prepares to launch a new system for refunding up to $166 billion in illegally collected tariffs, importers express cautious optimism. Many, including CEO Jay Foreman, are ready for the process but acknowledge potential complications ahead.

Tapatío hot sauce, a staple in Los Angeles for over 50 years, has been acquired by Highlander Partners. The company is poised for expansion as demand increases, partly due to the popularity of weight-loss drugs.