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William & Mary to be U.S. hub for AUKUS submarine pact
William & Mary will be the U.S. academic hub for a multinational effort aimed at advancing the development of nuclear-powered submarines.
Modine announces $19.6M Buena Vista expansion
Modine will relocate its heating division headquarters to Buena Vista, Virginia, investing $19.6 million and creating 57 new jobs.
Global Guardian acquires UK risk management company
Global Guardian announced last week that it has acquired UK-based Solace Global Risk, a travel risk management company.
Brown Edwards acquires Virginia Beach-based accounting firm
Roanoke accounting and advisory firm Brown Edwards announced last week that it has acquired Virginia Beach-based DesRoches & Co.
Culpeper manufacturer Bingham & Taylor acquired
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has acquired Culpeper-based Bingham & Taylor, a manufacturer of underground infrastructure access solutions
Schewels Home acquires Richmond-area Central Furniture
Lynchburg-based furniture retailer Schewels Home is opening its newest location in Henrico County following the acquisition of Central Furniture.
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.
