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Eastern Virginia

A rendering of the Norfolk casino floor. Image courtesy Boyd Gaming
Oct 29, 2025

Developers of $750M Norfolk casino secure license to operate

The Virginia Lottery Board has approved a license for Norfolk’s $750 million casino, clearing the way for a temporary gaming hall to open.

A ham on a cutting board. Half has been sliced. Photo by DepositPhotos
Oct 28, 2025

Ham producer to build $1.2M facility in Isle of Wight County

The Isle of Wight County is bringing home the bacon in the form of a $1.2 million Darden Hams production facility.

Firms compete for plan to reimagine Fort Monroe
Oct 24, 2025

Firms compete for plan to reimagine Fort Monroe

The Fort Monroe Authority plans to develop a Landscape Action Plan that will steer the future of the more than 560-acre site in Hampton.

Dominion’s offshore wind vessel arrives in Hampton Roads
Oct 21, 2025

Dominion’s offshore wind vessel arrives in Hampton Roads

The United States’ first offshore wind turbine installation vessel — The Charybdis — has arrived home in Hampton Roads.

Real Estate and Construction: Stagnant with some silver linings
Oct 17, 2025

Virginia sees home sales rise in major markets

Home sales rose year-over-year in Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads in September, a sign of a stable market.

A bird's-eye view of the property Virgnia Beach is considering for action sports. Image courtesy Virginia Beach
Oct 14, 2025

Virginia Beach considers another sports venue on Oceanfront

Virginia Beach wants another major sports venue near the Oceanfront and is asking developers to pitch ideas on how to proceed.

NICOLE NEWSOME | Chief strategy and growth officer, Qantm Creative
Oct 14, 2025

Qantm Creative taps new CEO

Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced Tuesday that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO.

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders
Oct 13, 2025

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Monday announced that they hired new senior leaders to guide operations of the Norfolk Casino.

Sentara to lay off 220, including 127 in Virginia
Oct 9, 2025

Sentara to lay off 220, including 127 in Virginia

Sentara Health will lay off 220 employees — including 127 in Virginia — as part of a restructuring tied to dropping Medicare Advantage plans.

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Oct 8, 2025

Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn

Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard
Oct 3, 2025

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its fourth drydock.

Newport News targets 12 sites for development
Oct 2, 2025

Newport News targets 12 sites for development

During a economic development summit on Thursday, Newport News city leaders unveiled 12 sites they want to see redeveloped.

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