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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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May 22, 2026

IDT to expand Arlington headquarters, create 210 jobs

Innovative Defense Technologies will soon invest $19 million to expand operations and create 210 jobs at its Arlington County headquarters.

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
May 19, 2026

Spanberger vetoes legislation for creating marijuana retail market

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes legislation to create a retail marijuana market, drawing criticism from lawmakers who created the bills

The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
May 15, 2026

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 designed to help their party wrest control of the U.S. House of Representatives from President Donald Trump's fellow Republicans in November's midterm elections.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems' Augusta County campus. Photo courtesy Innovative Refrigeration Systems
May 15, 2026

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans expansion in Augusta, adding 214 jobs

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans to invest $19 million in Augusta County expansion and create 214 jobs.

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May 8, 2026

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.

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