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State and local officials join Jefferson Lab leadership for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Jefferson Lab Data Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Jun 12, 2026

Jefferson Lab breaks ground on $49M data center

Jefferson Lab broke ground on a 30,000-square-foot building on its Newport News campus that will house the High Performance Data Facility.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger touts the state's support for Jefferson Lab during a June 12 groundbreaking event for the Jefferson Lab Data Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Jun 12, 2026

Spanberger backs House budget, but data center tax fight divides Democrats

Gov. Abigail Spanberger said she supports the Virginia House of Delegates proposal of an "expansive" data center commission.

Ringana's U.S. headquarters will be at Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke. Photo courtesy Roanoke Regional Partnership
Jun 12, 2026

Austrian skincare company bringing 400+ jobs to Roanoke

Ringana will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs.

John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Jun 11, 2026

Rocovich sues Spanberger, seeks reinstatement on Virginia Tech board

Less than two weeks after being removed from the Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors, John Rocovich sued Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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Jun 4, 2026

Solar panel manufacturer to establish $23.78M Shenandoah County facility

MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.78 million to establish a solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County, creating 150 jobs.

Board of Visitors member Jim Miller was elected to a one-year term as the board's rector at the June 2 meeting. Photo by Clark DeHart. Courtesy Virginia Tech
Jun 2, 2026

Virginia Tech board names new rector following upheaval

Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors elected a new rector Tuesday and advanced the search for the university's next president.

Kevin Hall. Photo courtesy Virginia Lottery
Jun 2, 2026

Former Virginia Lottery leader returns to post

Kevin Hall returns as Virginia Lottery executive director after leading record sales and expanding gaming oversight from 2018 to 2022.

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Jun 2, 2026

Spatial Front to relocate HQ to Arlington, creating 450 jobs

Spatial Front will soon relocate its corporate headquarters from Bethesda to Crystal City in Arlington County, creating 450 jobs in Virginia.

John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
May 30, 2026

Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting

John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.

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May 28, 2026

Virginia Lottery head departs

Khalid Jones has ended his term as the Virginia Lottery's executive director, he announced in a video posted on LinkedIn last week. 

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, in Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S., February 24, 2026. Mike Kropf/Pool via REUTERS
May 28, 2026

Spanberger removes Virginia Tech’s rector from board

John Rocovich, a Roanoke-based lawyer, has been removed as rector of Virginia Tech, according to a letter from Gov. Abigail Spanberger. 

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May 27, 2026

Manufacturer Jabil to open plant in Prince George, creating 352 jobs

Jabil plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, creating 352 jobs.

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