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Virginia teacher wins $10M in school shooting case
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — A jury in Virginia awarded $10 million Thursday to a former teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student, siding with her claims in a lawsuit that an ex-administrator ignored repeated warnings that the child had a gun. The jury returned its decision against Ebony Parker, a former assistant principal [&[...]
Rivers Casino Portsmouth workers win Virginia’s first casino union contract
In a first for Virginia’s gaming industry, workers at Rivers Casino Portsmouth have approved a three-year union contract with a 95% yes vote
AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Merck commit $120M to Virginia pharma training
AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and Merck committed $120 million to develop an advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing training center in Central Virginia.
Virginia Beach maritime contractor to hire 86 workers
Virginia Beach maritime government contractor Anchor Innovation plans to add 86 jobs as part of an expansion, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday. Founded in 2002, Anchor Innovation is a service-disabled, veteran-owned contractor providing marine maintenance and support to the U.S. Navy, including vessel repairs and upgrades.[...]
Dominion plans more natural gas, solar in 20-year forecast
Virginia's future could hold more solar and natural gas power generation, according to an integrated resource plan filed by Dominion Energy this month.
Ham producer to build $1.2M facility in Isle of Wight County
The Isle of Wight County is bringing home the bacon in the form of a $1.2 million Darden Hams production facility.
H-1B visa order leaves stakeholders in limbo
President Trump’s new executive order adds a $100K fee to H-1B visa petitions, prompting lawsuits and warnings from immigration attorneys.
Temporary Petersburg casino to open in January
A temporary casino preceding the $1.4 billion Live! Casino & Hotel Resort in Petersburg is expected to open in January 2026.
VFP investing $35M to expand Scott facility
VFP will invest $35 million to expand its Scott County facility, doubling capacity and creating 200 manufacturing jobs.
Civica to start selling long-acting insulin in January 2026
Civica will begin selling a type of insulin on Jan. 1, 2026, although it will not come from the nonprofit drug maker’s Petersburg facility.
Shamin Hotels debuts first Hyatt Select in US
Shamin Hotels opens the first Hyatt Select in the U.S. in Chester and plans a new Outset Collection hotel in Virginia Beach.
Workday more than triples Northern Virginia space
Global human resources and software firm Workday recently signed a lease to occupy 51,204 square feet at Reston Town Center.
