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AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot speaks at the pharma company’s Albemarle County groundbreaking ceremony in October 2025. Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Industries April 29, 2026

Charlottesville, Albemarle region prepare for biotech boost

AstraZeneca’s $4.5 billion investment in Albemarle County is set to create 600 jobs and strengthen Charlottesville’s biotech industry cluster.

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Eric Chewning (left) and Andy Lonsberry, Path Robotics’ CEO, announce their companies’ partnership.
Ports/Trade April 29, 2026

HII robotics agreements could mean job changes

HII partners with Path Robotics to develop physical AI welding technology at Newport News shipyard, aiming to boost shipbuilding efficiency amid labor shortages.

This spring, the Iran conflict disrupted trade in the Strait of Hormuz, where a quarter of the world’s oil supply typically passes. Reuters file photo
Ports/Trade April 29, 2026

Iran war repercussions impact shipping, oil

Global shipping companies face major disruptions as conflict in the Persian Gulf halts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Virginia's fuel and trade costs.

In January, Petersburg became Virginia’s fifth city with a casino. Photo by Jay Paul
Central Virginia March 31, 2026

Petersburg rolls out temporary Live! Casino

Petersburg launched a temporary Live! Casino featuring 900 slot machines and 30 table games while the $1.4 billion permanent resort is under construction.

VFP’s Scott Jones says the company will have six buildings on its Duffield campus after its latest expansion. Photo by Earl Neikirk
Southwest Virginia March 1, 2026

VFP moves forward on $30M expansion in Scott County

VFP is investing $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, adding new buildings and jobs to support growing data center and utility infrastructure needs.

Wrap Technologies held a ribbon cutting in September 2025 for its $4 million manufacturing headquarters in Norton. Official photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Economic Development March 1, 2026

Manufacturing-heavy Southwest Virginia captures new industries 

Southwest Virginia sees major investments in manufacturing, indoor agriculture, and energy projects, boosting jobs and regional economic development in 2025.

Virginia Community College System Chancellor David Doré says labs and other workforce training needs cost more than traditional classrooms. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System
Education March 1, 2026

Virginia community colleges boost workforce development focus

Virginia plans increased investment in community colleges and workforce programs like FastForward to meet employer demand and improve student outcomes in 2024.

Norfolk State University is consistently ranked as one of the nation’s top 20 HBCUs, and the school received a $50 million donation in November 2025 from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Photo courtesy Norfolk State University
Education February 1, 2026

Norfolk State hits new fundraising heights

Norfolk State University raised $95.3M, far surpassing its $60M goal, boosting graduation rates, research and workforce training.

Rob Norton, president of Cordish Gaming Group, was on hand for a media preview of the Live! Casino Virginia temporary venue in Petersburg, set to open Jan. 22, 2026. Photo by Jay Paul
Real Estate January 15, 2026

Petersburg casino preview features 900+ slot machines

A temporary casino with 900 slot machines and 30 table games – but still no poker or a sportsbook – will open in Petersburg on Jan. 22

U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence
Education November 2, 2025

U.Va. Wise helps founders build community, confidence

U.Va. Wise is fueling Southwest Virginia’s startup scene through its Hatch Accelerator and CO.STARTERS programs for local founders.

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Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s travel center off I-95

Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve a rezoning and per[...]

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger was sworn in as Virginia’s 75th governor, the first woman to hold the office, on Jan. 17, 2026. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business

Spanberger vetoes legislation for creating marijuana retail market

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes legislation to create a retail marijuana market, drawing criticism fr[...]

Dominion Energy's headquarters at 600 E. Canal St. in Richmond. Photo by Kira Jenkins/Virginia Business

Dominion Energy to be acquired in $66.8B all-stock deal

Fortune 500 utility Dominion Energy has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Florid[...]

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

US Supreme Court rebuffs Virginia Democrats in bid for new voting map

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday rejected a bid by Virginia Democrats to revive a voting map designe[...]

7979 E. Boulevard Dr. in Fairfax County, known as River View, is set to go on the market May 20, 2026. Photo courtesy The Sobhi Group

Dan Snyder to list Northern Virginia estate again, this time for $49.9M

Former Commanders owner Dan Snyder plans to relist his Alexandria waterfront estate for $49.9 millio[...]

Cupid at The Cavalier Hotel

Cavalier Hotel, 2 other Virginia Beach hotels could be sold to Connecticut firm

The historic Cavalier Hotel and resort in Virginia Beach may soon be sold to a Connecticut-based rea[...]

People

BARBARA M. WOLCOTT

Hampton Roads real estate exec Barbara Wolcott retires

18/5/2026
Leidos has appointed longtime healthcare executive Amy Wykoff as senior vice president and chief product officer. Photo courtesy Leidos

Leidos hires new SVP and chief product officer

14/5/2026
Peraton Defense Sector President Gabe Camarillo. Photo courtesy Peraton

Peraton appoints KBR exec to lead its defense sector

8/5/2026

Regions

A rendering of the Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Tower Rendering courtesy Valley Health

Valley Health to expand with two new buildings

Valley Health is expanding its Winchester campus with a $20.9 million behavioral health pavilion and[...]

A hydrogen power plant could be located at the Lonesome Pine Regional Business & Technology Park in Wise County. Photo courtesy Wise County Industrial Development Authority

Data center developers seek on-site energy in Wise

Wise County data center developers plan a $1 billion campus powered by hydrogen or natural gas, aimi[...]

Gov. Abigial Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a casino in the Tysons area. Photo by Adobe Stock

Spanberger says no to Fairfax casino with veto

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a Fairfax County casino referendum, ci[...]

A rendering prepared by Cox, Kliewer & Co. of the data center rejected by Chesapeake City Council last year Rendering courtesy City of Chesapeake

Chesapeake considers stricter data center regulations

Chesapeake city officials consider new zoning rules to regulate data center development near residen[...]


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