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An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Aug 25, 2025

US government halts nearly complete offshore wind farm. Is Virginia’s next?

The Trump administration last week halted construction on a nearly complete wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Neal Piper, CEO and founder of Luminoah, speaks during the Startup World Cup Virginia Regional Finals held at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Aug 22, 2025

Luminoah wins Virginia Startup World Cup

Charlottesville-based medical technology company Luminoah won first place at the Virginia Startup World Cup.

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Aug 19, 2025

TowneBank to acquire N.C. bank for $476M

Suffolk-based TowneBank announced Tuesday that it has signed an agreement to acquire North Carolina-based Dogwood State Bank for about $475 million.

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Aug 15, 2025

TowneBank to close on $203M Old Point deal Sept. 1

TowneBank will acquire Old Point Financial in a $203M deal closing Sept. 1, expanding its market share in Hampton Roads

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Aug 14, 2025

Marine/RV parts wholesaler announces $1.1M expansion in Norfolk

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a distributor of marine and recreational vehicle parts, will invest $1.1 million to expand in Norfolk.

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Aug 14, 2025

Newport News reveals plans for $400M Navy housing project

Newport News plans to begin work next year on a more than 930,000-square-foot Navy housing development downtown.

Mortgage rates climb again, hitting 6.75%
Aug 13, 2025

Days houses spend on market increases across Virginia

Houses are spending longer on the market than during the same period last year in Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads and Central Virginia. However, median sales prices in all three regions have increased over 2024. Northern Virginia The Northern Virginia Association of Realtors reports that 1,612 units were sold in July — a 1.6% decrease over […]

Atlantic Park Surf to open Saturday
Aug 11, 2025

Atlantic Park Surf to open Saturday

Atlantic Park Surf, North America’s first Wavegarden Cove Surf Lagoon on the East Coast, is set to open to the public on Saturday.

Dollar Tree promotes new chief legal officer
Jul 31, 2025

Dollar Tree promotes new chief legal officer

Dollar Tree announced Thursday that it has appointed legal expert John S. Mitchell as its new chief legal officer and corporate secretary.

Hampton Roads health care accelerator launches
Jul 29, 2025

Hampton Roads health care accelerator launches

A new health care accelerator supporting 24 small and growing health care-related businesses in the Hampton Roads area wraps up its 12-week program in August. Developed by nonprofit coworking space Bloom as a program of the Portsmouth Partnership, the Bloom Healthcare Accelerator is helping local entrepreneurs build relationships, scale their operations and navigate the unique […]

Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63
Jul 28, 2025

Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63

Hampton-based delivery company Rochambeau Logistics closed last week, laying off 63 employees in the process.

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development
Jul 24, 2025

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development

Chesapeake City Council last week approved a rezoning request that will allow for the construction of up to 137 condo-style units.

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