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Post-mill unemployment figures revised
The Hampton Roads Planning District Commission has unveiled what it believes unemployment figures will look like once the International Paper Co. paper mill closes in ...
Charlie Passut, Author at The Tidewater News - Page 22 of 56
Business
‘Here for the long haul’
Despite having its origins at what would eventually become the International Paper Co. paper mill, Bronco Federal Credit Union officials insist the company is here ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 9:01 am
Archive
IP groundwater permit faces uncertain future
Although International Paper Co.’s permit to withdraw millions of gallons of groundwater every day will expire at the end of the year, officials believe the ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 8:45 am
News
IOW official: IP says to ‘back off’
The county’s economic development director told the Board of Supervisors that an International Paper Co. official asked her to “back off” and allow the company ...
by Charlie Passut, Saturday, December 19, 2009 10:46 am
News
IOW officials get advice on consolidation
Mindful of looming budget cuts from the state and a reduction of tax revenue, Isle of Wight County officials were interested in hearing details about ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:41 am
News
Incubator build-out moves forward without IP
Faced with a looming deadline tied to more than $700,000 in grant money, the City of Franklin has entered into a contract to complete the ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 8:40 am
Business
Parker Drug to close pharmacy; gift shop, café to stay open
Farm Fresh announced Thursday that the company has purchased the prescription files of Parker Drug and hired its owner, Ed Canada, as a pharmacist.
by Charlie Passut, Friday, December 11, 2009 8:14 am
News
Program has been a boon elsewhere in Virginia
When the City of Franklin and Southampton County host enterprise zones next year, they will join a list totaling 55 communities in the state benefiting ...
by Charlie Passut, Wednesday, December 9, 2009 8:52 am
News
Former cop arrested in attempted bank heist
After a high-speed chase, officers arrested a 32-year-old Chesapeake man in connection with an attempted bank robbery in Newsoms on Wednesday morning.
by Charlie Passut, Friday, December 4, 2009 8:43 am
Business
About 500 turn up for jobs fair
Hundreds of International Paper Co. employees, as well as several other interested jobseekers, turned out Wednesday for the Manufacturing Career Fair at the Paul D. ...
by Charlie Passut, Friday, December 4, 2009 8:36 am
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