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A Rocket Lab HASTE rocket launches into the night sky from Launch Complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Feb. 27, 2026. Photo courtesy NASA and Danielle Johnson
May 8, 2026

KBR subsidiary to lay off 118 employees at Wallops

KBR plans to lay off 118 employees at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on June 30 after the company lost a major follow-on contract.

An employee hiring sign with a QR code is seen in a window of a business in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., April 7, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
May 7, 2026

US labor market stable as layoffs remain low

The US labor market remains stable with low layoffs and steady job openings, easing concerns despite the US-israel war impact on oil prices.

AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
May 5, 2026

100 AeroFarms jobs spared in Pittsylvania County

AeroFarms plans to rescind WARN notice, likely saving 100+ jobs at its Pittsylvania County indoor farm facility.

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Apr 27, 2026

Oliver to close Chesterfield County plant, lay off 72 employees

New York-based package manufacturing company Oliver plans to shut down its North Chesterfield plant this summer, laying off 72 employees.

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Apr 24, 2026

Republic National Distributing could lay off 428 in Virginia

Republic National Distributing Co. could lay off 428 employees in Ashland as it sells operations in Virginia and other markets to Reyes Beverage Group.

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Apr 16, 2026

Central Garden & Pet to close Henrico facility, laying off 94

Central Garden & Pet will soon close its eastern Henrico County dog treat manufacturing facility and lay off 94 employees as it consolidates operations.

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Apr 13, 2026

Voyant Beauty to close Roanoke plant, laying off 95 employees

Voyant Beauty plans to close its Roanoke manufacturing plant by the end of August, laying off 95 employees.

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Apr 2, 2026

Packaging Corp. of America to lay off 110 tied to Richmond facility

Packaging Corp. of America plans to close its Richmond facility, resulting in 110 layoffs.

Hampton logistics company closes, laying off 63
Mar 27, 2026

Alaska contractor to lay off 108 in Arlington

Alaska-based government contractor Bering Global Solutions will lay off 108 employees in Arlington County on June 30.

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Mar 27, 2026

BAE Systems to lay off 119 employees in Vienna

BAE Systems is laying off 119 employees in Vienna after the company said its contract with the FBI was awarded to another contractor.

Marty Lovelace stops by the Pyrotechnique by Grucci table during a job fair at the Salem Civic Center. Photo by Natalee Waters.
Mar 10, 2026

As Yokohama prepares to close Salem plant, workers consider what’s next

Yokohama’s Salem tire plant is set to close, leaving more than 500 workers searching for jobs. Many showed up at at a job fair Thursday.

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 52 in Atkins
Mar 4, 2026

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to lay off 52 in Atkins

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage will lay off 52 employees and end production at its Atkins facility April 23.

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