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Zachary C. Lauer. Photo courtesy Trex
May 5, 2026

Winchester’s Trex names COO

Winchester-based Trex has promoted Senior Vice President Zachary C. Lauer, adding the chief operations officer title.

A rendering of the Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Tower Rendering courtesy Valley Health
Apr 30, 2026

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.

A casino could be in the cards for Winchester. Rendering courtesy Winchester Economic Development Authority
Mar 31, 2026

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
Mar 3, 2026

Frederick County EDA Director Barker steps down

Frederick County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Patrick Barker stepped down from his position on Feb. 27.

Sherri and John Hill, of Elliot City, Maryland, documented their visit to the Mount Crawford Buc-ee’s for its June 30, 2025, grand opening. Photo by Norm Shafer
Mar 1, 2026

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.

Bryan H. Fairbanks will retire after nearly 23 years with Trex. Photo courtesy Trex
Feb 25, 2026

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.

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Jan 14, 2026

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 President Tracy Fitzsimmons announced the Shine campaign on Sept. 13, 2025. Photo courtesy Shenandoah University
Dec 31, 2025

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
Oct 10, 2025

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
Oct 3, 2025

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.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Sep 25, 2025

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.

Winchester cabinet manufacturer closing Orange plant
Aug 25, 2025

MasterBrand to acquire American Woodmark in $3.6B deal

MasterBrand plans to acquire Winchester-based cabinet manufacturer American Woodmark in an all-stock merger.

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