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Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines to boost Norfolk calls
Sep 19, 2025

Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines to boost Norfolk calls

Carnival Cruise Line announced this week that one of its popular ships, the Carnival Freedom, will make its homeport in Norfolk next year.

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Sep 15, 2025

ODU hires new VP for national security initiatives

Old Dominion University announced last week that it has named Marty Irvine Jr. as its inaugural associate vice president for National Security Initiatives/

From left: Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett, outgoing commander of Navy Region Hawaii, receives his end-of-tour award from Vice Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Installations Command, at a ceremony Aug. 5, 2025, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. Barnett is now commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tristan Labuguen
Sep 12, 2025

Navy Region Mid-Atlantic welcomes new commander

On Friday Rear Adm. Carl Lahti was relieved by Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett as commander of Navy Region Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk.

Norfolk Airport cancels development contract for 165-room hotel
Sep 12, 2025

Norfolk Airport cancels development contract for 165-room hotel

The Norfolk Airport Authority recently canceled a contract to develop a 165-room hotel due to an alleged contract violation.

Skanska completes offshore wind staging project at Port of Virginia
Sep 2, 2025

Trump administration withdraws $39.27M for Norfolk offshore wind project

The Trump administration withdrew $39.27 million in federal funding that had been awarded for an offshore wind logistics port in Norfolk.

Arts | Entertainment | Sports 2025: CAMPBELL, CLAY
Sep 2, 2025

Arts | Entertainment | Sports 2025: NEIL, ERIK H.

Since joining the Chrysler Museum in 2014, Neil has guided the museum’s growth. In 2022, his position was endowed through a $34 million donation from Virginia Beach philanthropist Joan Brock that included donated artwork. He’s been focused on the $30 million Perry Glass Studio expansion project. The culmination of a $55 million fundraising campaign, the […]

Philanthropy: Virginians give to higher education, health care
Aug 20, 2025

Virginia Wesleyan University to be renamed Batten University

Next year, Virginia Wesleyan University will officially change its name to Batten University, honoring local philanthropist Jane Batten.

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Aug 14, 2025

Marine/RV parts wholesaler announces $1.1M expansion in Norfolk

Land ‘N’ Sea Distributing, a distributor of marine and recreational vehicle parts, will invest $1.1 million to expand in Norfolk.

A glass-fronted building in the left side of the frame has "Norfolk Casino" lettering on it. A pool and lounge chairs are shown, as well as a waterfront with sailboats in the water.
Aug 14, 2025

Temporary Norfolk casino to open in November

The temporary predecessor to the $750 million Norfolk casino is expected to open in November, its developers announced Aug. 14.

Nursing students practice their phlebotomy skills. Image courtesy Sentara Health
Aug 6, 2025

New Sentara and VWU college to launch in January

Sentara Health and Virginia Wesleyan University announced on Wednesday that their new college will launch in January 2026.

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Jul 10, 2025

CV International taps new CFO

Norfolk-based logistics company CV International announced Tuesday that it has appointed Jeff Underwood as chief financial officer.

Fred Pasquine. Photo courtesy Fairlead
Jul 9, 2025

Fairwinds Landing partner promotes new CEO

Portsmouth-based Fairlead announced Monday that it is promoting its president, Fred Pasquine, to president and CEO, effective immediately.

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