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Sen. Lashrecse Aird speaks during a June 16, 2026, news conference announcing Virginia's cannabis recreational sale framework, along with Gov. Abigail Spanberger and Del. Paul Krizek. Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business
Jun 16, 2026

Spanberger, legislators come to marijuana retail compromise

Licensed recreational marijuana sales would start July 1, 2027, under compromise language entered into the Virginia House of Delegates' budget proposal.

WILLIAM G. ‘BILL’ CRUTCHFIELD JR.
Jun 1, 2026

Commentary: Entrepreneurs, think creatively

Bill Crutchfield, founder of Crutchfield Corp. in Charlottesville, shares how unconventional thinking drove his company's success.

Photo courtesy Buc-ee’s
May 20, 2026

Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s travel center off I-95

Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve a rezoning and permit for a Buc-ee’s travel center.

A Lumber Liquidators truck. The flooring retailer is in the final stages of relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from the Richmond region to Tennessee. Photo courtesy Lumber Liquidators
May 6, 2026

Lumber Liquidators to close Henrico facility, impacting 65 workers

Flooring retailer Lumber Liquidators plans to shut down its distribution center in Henrico County on June 30, laying off about 65 employees.

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones delivers his State of the City address at Christopher Newport University. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 14, 2026

$450M Navy housing project in Newport News slated to begin this summer

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones announced Monday that a $450 million downtown development is expected to begin construction this summer.

A Lumber Liquidators truck. The flooring retailer is in the final stages of relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from the Richmond region to Tennessee. Photo courtesy Lumber Liquidators
Apr 7, 2026

Lumber Liquidators moving HQ, warehousing out of Virginia

Lumber Liquidators is relocating its headquarters and distribution operations from Henrico County to Tennessee.

Buc-ee’s could open first Va. store in New Kent
Mar 26, 2026

Stafford planners recommend approval for Buc-ee’s location

The Stafford County Planning Commission voted 7-3 to recommend approving a rezoning and conditional use permit for Buc-ee's.

Dollar Tree makes interim CEO permanent
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: MICHAEL C. CREEDON JR.

CEO DOLLAR TREE CHESAPEAKE

Kotler
Mar 1, 2026

2026 Virginia Power 50 List: ARIE KOTLER

CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT AND CEO ARKO HENRICO COUNTY

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Feb 24, 2026

Coca-Cola Consolidated buys Orvis’ Roanoke warehouse for $29.7M

Coca-Cola Consolidated buys Orvis’ Roanoke warehouse for $29.7M, launching a new distribution hub as the retailer restructures.

Del. Rip Sullivan at a press conference to advocate against the bills supporting a casino in Tysons Corner. Sullivan also sponsored several sales and use tax bills in the 2026 session. Photo by Alexa Barnes/VCU Capital News Service.
Feb 20, 2026

Virginia data center tax reform passes House as other sales tax bills stall

The bill requires data centers to use noncarbon emitting generators and backup sources to qualify for existing sales and use tax exemptions. 

An affiliate of Yale Realty Services has purchased the Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach for $102 million. Photo courtesy Yale Realty Services
Feb 20, 2026

New York firm acquires Virginia Beach shopping center for $102M

An affiliate of Yale Realty Services has purchased the Landstown Commons Shopping Center in Virginia Beach for $102 million.

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