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Newport News music festival set for Memorial Day weekend 2026
Newport News City Council approved a $3 million grant to support the launch of a major music festival coming Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026
Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.
Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.
Chesterfield County lab settles with DOJ in alleged kickback scheme
Next Bio-Research Services has agreed to pay at least $758,000 to settle allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks.
General Dynamics’ Deep promoted to president
Danny Deep, General Dynamics' executive vice president of global operations, has been promoted to president of the Reston-based Fortune 100 government contractor, the company announced Friday.
GMU law school dean leaving at end of academic year
After making accusations against George Mason University's president in congressional testimony in August, the dean of Mason's Scalia Law School is leaving at the end of the academic year.
Trucking company to close Harrisonburg site, laying off 70
10 Roads Express will shut down its Harrisonburg facility early next year, leaving 70 local workers without jobs.
Brown Edwards acquires Lynchburg-based accounting firm
Brown Edwards has acquired Lynchburg-based Shelton & Co., an accounting practice known for its construction industry expertise.
Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company
Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.
Manning defends U.Va. negotiations with DOJ
Charlottesville investor and University of Virginia board member Paul B. Manning sent a letter Monday to U.Va.'s Faculty Senate and fellow board members defending his actions in university negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Carter Machinery CEO donates $5M to U.Va.
The CEO of Carter Machinery has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program.
The 26th edition of the Virginia Legal Elite
Launched in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association in 2000, the Legal Elite is jointly produced by Virginia Business and Virginia Lawyers Weekly. Lawyers licensed in Virginia are asked each year to identify the top attorneys across 21 legal specialties. Additionally, up-and-coming attorneys are recognized under the Young [...]
