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Dominion Energy planning multibillion-dollar power plant in Cumberland

Dominion Energy Virginia plans to build a multibillion-dollar 3,000-megawatt combined cycle natural gas power plant in Cumberland County.

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

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Roanoke and state leaders celebrated the opening of RoVA Labs Wednesday. Photo courtesy Carilion Clinic

Roanoke opens $26M biotech incubator

RoVa Labs, a $26 million biotech incubator in Roanoke, offers wet lab space and aims to create 250 jobs, strengthening the region's life sciences sector.

Industries

Norfolk-based Titan America has acquired Keystone Cement. Photo courtesy Titan America

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.

Real Estate

Part of the phase one Silver Creek subdivision on Forest Drive.

The battle over 100 new Silver Creek homes in Waynesboro

Wells Land Development seeks to revise Silver Creek subdivision plan in Waynesboro, proposing 100 new homes amid city council delays and proffer disputes.

Money

Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., May 5, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo

S&P 500 ends down as chip stocks give up gains

The S&P 500 closed down as chip stocks like Intel and Arm Holdings gave up gains amid U.S.-Iran peace talks uncertainty and mixed earnings reports.

Government

In the past six months BWX Technologies shipped four large Ford-class steam generators from its Mount Vernon, Indiana, facility to the shipyards at Hampton Roads for the newest Ford-class aircraft carrier, the USS Doris Miller (CVN 81). Photo courtesy BWXT

BWXT wins $1.4B in U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts

BWX Technologies announced Thursday that it won two U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program contracts totaling more than $1.4 billion.

People

Bridget Coulon. Phot courtesy Peraton

Peraton hires chief human resources officer

Peraton has named Bridget Coulon chief HR officer. She joins the Reston company after more than 25 years at Northrop Grumman.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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GameStop’s $56B pursuit of eBay stirs social media hype and doubts

Global oil slips but Middle East fighting gives floor to drop

All eyes on job market as Fed’s rate-cut window narrows

Trump calls Xi meeting important trip, says US leads in AI

Paramount Skydance first-quarter profit benefits from cost-cutting

US to move forward with plans to hike EU car tariffs

Oil prices jump 5% as Iran attacks UAE, vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Spirit Airlines seeks approval to make retention payments as it ends operations

The logo for Coinbase Global Inc, the biggest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, is displayed on the Nasdaq MarketSite jumbotron and others at Times Square in New York, U.S., April 14, 2021. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

Crypto exchange Coinbase to cut about 14% of workforce in AI-driven restructuring

Coinbase plans to cut about 700 jobs, or 14% of its workforce, as it restructures around AI amid crypto market volatility and subdued trading volumes.

A drone view of drilling rigs in Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Oil falls below $100 a barrel on Middle East peace hopes

Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid renewed hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing Middle East tensions.

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

US labor market stable as layoffs remain low

The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs and steady job openings, easing concerns despite the US-israel war impact on oil prices.

Fiber processing at Corning's Concord facility in North Carolina.

Corning plans to add 3,000 jobs, boost production in deal with NVIDIA

Corning partners with NVIDIA to expand U.S. optical connectivity manufacturing, adding 3,000 jobs and building new facilities in North Carolina and Texas.

A drone view shows the Malta-flagged tanker Agios Fanourios I, an oil tanker that sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, arriving in Iraq’s territorial waters off Basra, Iraq, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Oil slides after Pakistani source says US and Iran are close to framework peace deal

Oil prices dropped sharply after a Pakistani source said the US and Iran are close to an initial peace deal, easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

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A street sign for Wall Street hangs in front of the New York Stock Exchange May 8, 2013. Stocks pushed further into record territory on Wednesday, driving the S&P 500 to an all-time high close for a fifth day, helped by strength in financials and technology. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: BUSINESS)

U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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