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Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first woman governor
Under cloudy skies at the Virginia State Capitol, Abigail Davis Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia's 75th governor just after noon Saturday, becoming the first woman to hold the commonwealth's top elected office.
Report: 3 U.Va. board members resign at Spanberger’s request
The New York Times reported Friday evening that three University of Virginia board members have resigned at the request of Abigail Spanberger, who will be sworn in Saturday as Virginia's Democratic governor.
Federal court grants Dominion injunction, allowing offshore wind construction to proceed
Dominion Energy won a preliminary injunction Friday in federal court, allowing construction to resume on the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project off Virginia Beach's coast. In December 2025, the U.S. Department of the Interior paused the project for 90 days, leading the Richmond Fortune 500 utility to sue the government.
Virginia luxury packaging provider plans $34M HQ expansion
Infinity Global plans a $34 million expansion of its Danville headquarters, creating 150 jobs and more than doubling its Virginia workforce.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 230 employees, many in Virginia
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax has laid off approximately 230 employees, including 113 in the Richmond area.
Solstice Advanced Materials to invest $220M in Chesterfield expansion
Solstice Advanced Materials plans to invest $220 million to expand production at its manufacturing facility in Chesterfield County.
TowneBank completes $476M acquisition of Dogwood State Bank
Suffolk-based TowneBank announced Monday that it has completed its $476 million acquisition of North Carolina-based Dogwood State Bank.
Virginia Supreme Court orders new trial in $2B Appian-Pega case
The Virginia Supreme Court ordered a new trial in a $2 billion trade secrets lawsuit involving McLean-based software company Appian, which sought to reinstate its 2022 jury award from Massachusetts-based Pegasystems.
Port of Virginia to complete $450M dredging project in February
The Port of Virginia will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest shipping channels on the East Coast.
In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of warships
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls for faster delivery, tighter cost discipline in Newport News speech.
Spanberger talks economic priorities in exclusive Q&A
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger outlines her priorities on affordability, housing, federal funding cuts, energy policy and economic growth.
2026 Virginia General Assembly preview: Dems contend with tricky budget
With Abigail Spanberger set to become governor, Virginia Democrats enter the 2026 General Assembly session with control of state government and major budgetary challenges.
