Regional economic development group reports jobs, investment and FDI certification Ashlyn Shrewsbury of Mount Rogers Regional Partnership told supervisors the region created 238 jobs and $128 million in capital investment last fiscal year and earned Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) qualified-community certification for several industrial parks.

Wythe County is buzzing with economic growth as the Mount Rogers Regional Partnership reports 238 new jobs and a staggering $128 million in investment last year!

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Wythe County hears concerns as officials outline $1 billion data‑center proposal for Progress Park County staff and the JIDA described a proposed Solace Arts Virginia 1 LLC data‑center project promising more than $1 billion in investment and annual tax revenue starting in 2028; residents raised widespread concerns about nondisclosure agreements, water use, energy infrastructure and long‑term expansion plans.

Wythe County is facing a heated debate over a proposed $1 billion data-center project that promises economic growth but raises serious concerns about transparency and environmental impact.

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