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A rendering of the Norfolk casino floor. Image courtesy Boyd Gaming
Oct 29, 2025

Developers of $750M Norfolk casino secure license to operate

The Virginia Lottery Board has approved a license for Norfolk’s $750 million casino, clearing the way for a temporary gaming hall to open.

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump
Oct 24, 2025

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case pushed by Trump

New York AG Letitia James faces mortgage fraud charges in Norfolk, Virginia, amid claims of political retaliation by Trump officials.

NICOLE NEWSOME | Chief strategy and growth officer, Qantm Creative
Oct 14, 2025

Qantm Creative taps new CEO

Norfolk-based marketing agency Qantm Creative announced Tuesday that it has appointed Nicole Newsome as its new CEO.

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders
Oct 13, 2025

Norfolk Casino hires six new leaders

Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe on Monday announced that they hired new senior leaders to guide operations of the Norfolk Casino.

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home
Oct 9, 2025

New York AG Letitia James charged with mortgage fraud over Norfolk home

New York AG Letitia James was indicted on mortgage fraud after Trump pushed DOJ to pursue charges against his political foes.

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Oct 8, 2025

Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn

Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard
Oct 3, 2025

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its fourth drydock.

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.

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