Recent Articles from Kate Andrews
Navient faces $120M fine, ban over student loan abuse claims from consumer watchdog
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed a proposed order Thursday to permanently ban Herndon-based Navient, formerly the nation’s largest student loan servicer, from servicing federal student loans and fine the company $120 million. “These bans would largely remove Navient from a market where it, among other illegal actions, steered numerous student loan borrowers into costly [&[...]
ATCC expanding presence in Prince William County
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) plans to expand its bioresource center campus in Prince William County, investing $54.7 million and creating an expected 75 jobs. The project will include a new biomanufacturing facility focused on global health. “ATCC is a world-class resource for scientists performing vital research to solve […]
Norfolk Council moves delayed casino forward
Updated Sept. 11, 2024 Norfolk will have a temporary casino open by next November and a permanent resort in 2027 if all goes to plan, as the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and casino giant Boyd Gaming, its new corporate partner, received a fresh start on the long-delayed project from Norfolk City Council on Tuesday. City Council […]
U.Va. president, board members stand up for UVA Health execs
The University of Virginia’s president and two UVA Health board members defended UVA Health CEO Dr. Craig Kent and U.Va. School of Medicine Dean Dr. Melina R. Kibbe on Monday, after 128 UVA Physicians Group-employed faculty signed a letter demanding their immediate removal late last week. The letter, which expresses “no confidence” in Kent and […]
LL Flooring to sell 219 stores; 211 other stores set to close
Henrico County’s LL Flooring, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, has signed an agreement to sell 219 stores and other assets to F9 Investments, the company announced Sept. 6. LL Flooring plans to close 211 other stores nationwide, up from 94 stores previously announced. With this agreement, F9 Brands owner Tom Sullivan, the founder […]
Lt. governor files paperwork for Va. gubernatorial run
Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears filed paperwork Wednesday with the Virginia Department of Elections to run for governor in 2025, in which she will seek the Republican nomination. Although she has not yet announced her decision to run, Earle-Sears posted on X that she is holding a “special event” Thursday evening at Chick’s Oyster Bar in […]
Richmond Flying Squirrels’ new stadium will be CarMax Park
With confetti flying and a DJ playing walk-up music for Richmond’s mayor and other luminaries, the Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Wednesday that Fortune 500 company CarMax will be naming sponsor for the Squirrels’ new ballpark starting with the 2026 season. The replacement for the Richmond Diamond will be known as CarMax Park, officials with the […]
Peraton taps new chairman, president and CEO
Stu Shea, Peraton’s chairman, president and CEO, has stepped down, and Steve Schorer has been named to succeed him at the Reston-based federal contractor owned by Veritas Capital. According to Tuesday’s announcement, Schorer will start Sept. 9. “On behalf of Peraton and Veritas, I’d like to thank Stu for his many years of service and […]
VACUL announces intent to merge with regional group
The Virginia Credit Union League has signed a letter of intent to consolidate with the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates, the trade organization representing credit unions in Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Virginia credit unions will decide this fall whether to merge VACUL’s associations, foundations and service corporations with those of the LSCU, with […]
LL Flooring sells Henrico distribution center for $104M
Read more: LL Flooring to sell 219 stores; 211 other stores set to close LL Flooring has sold its eastern Henrico County distribution center to a limited liability company for $104.75 million, according to documents the Henrico-based flooring company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday. Formerly known as Lumber Liquidators, LL Flooring […]