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Virginia’s congressional redistricting election cost more than $5M
Virginia's congressional redistricting election cost more than $5 million, with localities incurring additional expenses after the Supreme Court voided the results.
United Way CEO Amanda Leech to step down in June after 10 years
Amanda Leech, CEO of United Way of Central Shenandoah Valley, will resign in June after 10 years leading the organization through expansion and impact.
VSU receives $1 million for new AI and cybersecurity center
Virginia State University received $1.03 million to create the VSU Center for Generative AI & Industrial Cybersecurity, enhancing research and student training.
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.
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.
Veritas Vineyards acquired, family to stay in leadership
Veritas Vineyards in Virginia was acquired by Veritas Legacy Partners, with the founding Hodson family remaining in leadership roles.
Virginia Supreme Court blocks redistricting election certification
The Virginia Supreme Court denied a motion to certify the April 21 special election on congressional redistricting, keeping a lower court's block in place.
Spanberger’s marijuana bill changes rejected by Virginia legislature
Virginia General Assembly rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger's amendments to marijuana retail market legislation, restoring the original bill for enactment.
U.S. consumer spending surged in March. Here’s what drove that
U.S. consumer spending rose 1.7% in March driven by higher gas prices and larger tax refunds, reflecting economic impacts of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
Here’s the schedule for Virginia’s minimum wage increases
Virginia will raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028, with incremental increases starting in 2027 and adjustments for inflation thereafter.



















