Winchester’s Trex names COO
Winchester-based Trex has promoted Senior Vice President Zachary C. Lauer, adding the chief operations officer title.
Valley Health to expand with two new buildings
Valley Health is expanding its Winchester campus with a $20.9 million behavioral health pavilion and a $74.3 million rehabilitation tower to enhance mental health and rehab services.
Winchester Council greenlights casino study
Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a potential referendum as early as 2028 pending state approval.
Frederick County EDA Director Barker steps down
Frederick County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Patrick Barker stepped down from his position on Feb. 27.
Preparation pays off in Shenandoah Valley
The Shenandoah Valley's economy grew in 2025 with a $3 billion Merck expansion, new food production facilities, and strong manufacturing investments.
Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks to retire in April
Trex Co. announced Tuesday that President and CEO Bryan H. Fairbanks will retire April 28 after nearly 23 years with the company.
Annandale Millwork to add 154 jobs in Newport News
Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corp. will invest $11.5 million to expand operations in Newport News, creating 154 jobs.
Shenandoah University launches $100M fundraising campaign
Shenandoah University has launched a $100 million fundraising campaign that aims to add a major new arts center, upgrade athletics facilities and create endowed professorships and new course offerings. Shine: The Sesquicentennial Campaign is the largest capital drive in the Winchester university’s 150-year history. Its private phase began in July 2022 and surpassed $85 million […]
Former Shenandoah University president dies at 80
Former Shenandoah University President and state delegate James A. “Jim” Davis died Oct. 7 at age 80.
Fruit Growers Association to close after 80 years
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association, which was founded in 1945 to support the area’s orchardists, is dissolving.
Virginia housing sales remained flat in August but prices rose
Virginia Realtors reports that the state's housing market sales remain essentially unchanged from last year’s August numbers.
MasterBrand to acquire American Woodmark in $3.6B deal
MasterBrand plans to acquire Winchester-based cabinet manufacturer American Woodmark in an all-stock merger.



















