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The 2025 Virginia Icon Honors Awards
Enduring leadership shapes institutions, communities and workforces. Across Virginia, trailblazing executives, public servants, educators and philanthropists have spent decades building organizations, creating opportunities and mentoring the next generation — leaving a record measured not only in results but in lasting impact. Virginia Business is proud to launch the Virginia Icons Honors, award[...]
Future accountants have new path to certification
Starting in 2026, Virginia will drop its 150-hour rule, allowing bachelor’s degree holders to become licensed CPAs after two years.
VA1 Summit gives tourism pros chance to talk
Virginia tourism leaders will gather in Danville for the annual VA1 Summit to discuss innovation, AI and the future of travel.
Roanoke remembers Hurricane Juan’s 1985 toll
Forty years ago, remnants of Hurricane Juan dumped buckets of rain on the Roanoke Valley for days. Then, on Election Day, the area received 6.6 inches over a few hours. The Roanoke River rose to more than 23 feet. The 1985 flood claimed 10 lives in the valley. An economic price was also paid. “In […]
Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s
Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.
MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.
Freedom First credit union CEO to retire in 2026
Freedom First CEO Paul Phillips will retire in 2026. CFO Linda Johnson will succeed him at the Roanoke-headquartered credit union.
Carilion exceeds $100M fundraising goal for cancer center
Carilion Clinic surpasses $105M for its Roanoke cancer center and launches a new $50M proton therapy campaign.
Historical Roanoke bank to reopen as music hall, hotel and restaurant
The First National Exchange Bank building in Roanoke is about to start a second life housing a boutique hotel, restaurant and 1,200-capacity venue.
Appalachian Power announces rate reduction
Virginia’s Appalachian Power customers will see about a $10 monthly bill drop starting Nov. 1 under a new fuel rate.
