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Jun 27, 2025

U.Va. president resigns under pressure from DOJ

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, saying he can't fight the federal government to save his job.

Mountain High Seltzer beverages for sale in a Total Wine store. Photo courtesy Mountain High Seltzer
Jun 27, 2025

High times in Virginia: legal THC seltzers emerge statewide

Mountain High Seltzer announced earlier this month it is the first legal THC seltzer to be distributed statewide by major companies.

Rendering of the Manning Institute of Biotechnology's building at the Fontaine Research Park in Charlottesville. Image courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 26, 2025

UVA Health receives $50M in two anonymous gifts for Manning Institute

Two anonymous donors have given $25 million gifts to support the University of Virginia's Manning Institute of Biotechnology.

A sign is affixed to the exterior of a Kroger grocery store in Monroe, Ohio, in this undated photo. AP Photo/Jeff Dean.
Jun 26, 2025

Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move

Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.

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Jun 25, 2025

EdgeCore to invest $17B in Louisa County data center campus

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has purchased 697 acres in Louisa County to build a 3.9 million-square-foot data center campus a total expected investment of $17 billion

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Jun 20, 2025

Atlantic Union to expand Henrico office, add 50 jobs

Atlantic Union Bank is investing $5.1 million to upgrade its corporate offices in Henrico County to accommodate growth, the bank announced this week.

PACE Equity expanded its team with the appointment of Steve Farbstein as originations leader of Richmond. Photo courtesy PACE Equity
Jun 20, 2025

PACE Equity announces Richmond leader

Wisconsin-based PACE Equity expanded its team this month with the addition of Steve Farbstein as Richmond’s originations leader.

Schewels Home acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth's Furniture. Photo courtesy Schewels Home.
Jun 18, 2025

Schewels Home acquires 100-year-old Petersburg retailer

Lynchburg retailer Schewels Home announced that it acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth’s Furniture, which has been in business since 1925.

Former Martin’s store in Chesterfield sells for $2.87M
Jun 10, 2025

Former Martin’s store in Chesterfield sells for $2.87M

The former Martin’s retail space at Chesterfield Meadows shopping center has been sold for $2.87 million to a limited liability company.

Molina Healthcare to close Henrico office, laying off 268 workers
Jun 9, 2025

Molina Healthcare to close Henrico office, laying off 268 workers

Molina Healthcare, a Fortune 500 company that manages health care services for Medicaid and Medicare recipients, is closing its Henrico County office and laying off 268 workers.

Kings Dominion's Pantherion roller coaster, previously the Intimidator 305. Photo courtesy Kings Dominion
Jun 6, 2025

Kings Dominion has new manager after Six Flags layoffs

Jennifer Schofield succeeds Bridgette Bywater as Kings Dominion’s head, following Six Flags announcing a more than 10% full-time workforce reduction.

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Jun 6, 2025

Fed’s Fifth District expands slightly amid uncertainty

The Fifth District economy saw mild growth, with mixed hiring, rising import costs, and steady consumer spending despite economic uncertainty.

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