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LS GreenLink USA’s offshore wind subsea cable plant in Chesapeake will be the nation’s first such manufacturing facility. Rendering courtesy LS GreenLink USA
Dec 12, 2025

LS Cable to add $689M factory in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs

LS Cable & System is more than doubling its capital investment in Chesapeake manufacturing facilities and bringing its expected job creation to 760.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke on Dec. 10, 2025, at a Hampton Roads Chamber event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Dec 10, 2025

Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.

Fairstead is investing $34.8 million to acquire and renovate Landmark Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing complex in Chesapeake. Photo Courtesy Fairstead
Dec 5, 2025

New York company buys Chesapeake apartments for $34.8M

Fairstead is investing $34.8 million to acquire and renovate Landmark Apartments, a 120-unit affordable housing complex in Chesapeake.

Philanthropist Joan Brock, left, and her late husband, Dollar Tree co-founder Macon Brock. Photo Courtesy Old Dominion University
Dec 4, 2025

ODU gets $15M gift from Brock to launch nutrition institute

Old Dominion University has received a $15 million gift to establish a nutrition and lifestyle medicine institute.

Stephen Edwards tapped for national port association board
Dec 2, 2025

Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company

Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.

Apartment-style hotel coming to Hampton in 2026
Dec 1, 2025

Apartment-style hotel coming to Hampton in 2026

North Carolina-based stayApt Suites plans to open a 103-suite hotel in Hampton, with an expected opening in summer 2026.

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio
Nov 20, 2025

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio

Newbrook Capital Properties announced this week it has acquired a 340-unit portfolio in the Virginia-North Carolina region for $58.2 million.

RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
Nov 19, 2025

RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor

RVA757 Connects unveiled its 2035 Global Internet Hub Vision Plan to position the I-64 corridor as a hub for digital infrastructure.

Stephen Edwards tapped for national port association board
Nov 17, 2025

Edwards to step down as Port of Virginia CEO

Stephen A. Edwards is stepping down at the end of the year as the Virginia Port Authority's CEO and executive director to take a new job in the private sector, the Port of Virginia announced Monday.

Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Nov 14, 2025

Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Norfolk State University announced Thursday that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to the university.

A Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS New Hampshire docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in September 2025. Photo by Shelby West. Image courtesy William & Mary
Nov 14, 2025

William & Mary to be U.S. hub for AUKUS submarine pact

William & Mary will be the U.S. academic hub for a multinational effort aimed at advancing the development of nuclear-powered submarines.

Regent University names law school dean
Nov 13, 2025

Regent University names law school dean

Regent University has tapped longtime administrator and faculty member S. Ernie Walton as the dean of the Regent University School of Law.

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