Top Five September 2024

The five most popular daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from July 15 to Aug. 15 included news of Liberty University and Jerry Falwell Jr. resolving their legal disputes.

1   |   Liberty, Falwell Jr. reach global settlement

Liberty University and its former president and chancellor, Jerry Falwell Jr., reached a global resolution agreement settling all three lawsuits between Falwell and the Lynchburg private Christian university. (July 26)

2   |   Batten donates $100 million to expand W&M marine, coastal research

Philanthropist Jane Batten pledged $100 million to William & Mary to boost coastal and marine science research towards finding global solutions for flooding and sea-level rise. (July 24)

3   |   Virginia Beach economic development director resigns

Charles E. “Chuck” Rigney resigned from his post as Virginia Beach’s economic development director after six months on the job. (July 26)

4   |   Henrico EDA buys golf course for $3 million, plans $11 million renovation

Henrico County’s economic development authority purchased The Crossings Golf Club and, with partners Pros Inc. and the Henrico Sports & Entertainment Authority, plans to pitch the course as the new home for a PGA Tour Champions golf event held at the Country Club of Virginia. (Aug. 8)

5   |   QTS finishes $137 million purchase of rezoned Henrico tech park land

QTS Data Centers has secured ownership of all 622 acres of the recently rezoned site for the White Oak Technology Park II project in Henrico County’s Sandston area. (July 19)