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Education 2025: HEMPHILL, BRIAN O.
Jun 16, 2026

ODU Board of Visitors extends Hemphill’s contract to 2032

Old Dominion University's Board of Visitors on Monday reaffirmed support for President Brian Hemphill, extending his contract through 2032.

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May 21, 2026

Norfolk waterfront project removes offshore wind in revised federal bid

Fairwinds Landing developers have dropped offshore wind-related components from a revised application seeking federal funding.

A slot machine
May 14, 2026

Virginia casino revenue hits nearly $99M in April

Virginia casinos generated nearly $99 million in April gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia in Danville.

Norfolk-based Titan America has acquired Keystone Cement. Photo courtesy Titan America
May 7, 2026

Titan America acquires Pa. cement manufacturer, adding 125 employees

Titan America announced last week it has purchased Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer Keystone Cement Co.

Government | Politics | Lobbying 2025: LUCAS, SEN. L. LOUISE
May 6, 2026

FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ office, business in Portsmouth

FBI agents raided Virginia Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas' Portsmouth district office and nearby cannabis business Wednesday morning, the agency confirmed. 

2026 Forty Under 40: KEVIN SWEENEY JR.
Apr 28, 2026

2026 Forty Under 40: KEVIN SWEENEY JR.

DIRECTOR OF SHIPYARD BUSINESS OPERATIONS COLONNA’S SHIPYARD NORFOLK

2026 Forty Under 40: SHARON MANANA
Apr 28, 2026

2026 Forty Under 40: SHARON MANANA

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK PROGRAM ARCHITECTS |  NORFOLK

Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty
Apr 23, 2026

Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty

The Port of Virginia in 2025 earned $877 million in operating revenues, the second highest in the port’s history.

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M
Apr 6, 2026

Harbor Group International to purchase 11 multifamily properties for $562M

Harbor Group International plans to purchase 11 multifamily properties from Virginia Beach-based AH Realty Trust for $562 million.

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard has appointed Brian Waterfield to be its new chief financial officer.
Mar 30, 2026

Colonna’s Shipyard hires new CFO

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard has appointed Brian Waterfield to be its new chief financial officer, effective Monday.

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Mar 18, 2026

Port of Virginia completes $450M dredging project

The Port of Virginia has finished a $450 million project to dredge commercial shipping channels and Norfolk Harbor to 55 feet deep.

Education 2025: HEMPHILL, BRIAN O.
Mar 11, 2026

ODU Faculty Senate issues no-confidence vote in Hemphill, other leaders

The vote is in reaction to ODU's plan to cut online courses from 16 weeks to eight weeks in the upcoming academic year. 

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