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Charlie Hill, second from right, pledged $1.5 million to Virginia State University, his alma mater, during halftime of a VSU basketball game Feb. 21, 2026.
Feb 25, 2026

VSU gets pledge of $1.5M in largest gift ever from living alumnus

Virginia State University received a $1.5 million pledge from alumnus Charlie Hill, marking the largest gift ever from a living VSU graduate.

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Feb 24, 2026

CarMax to pay nearly $500,000 in DOJ settlement

CarMax has agreed to pay nearly $500,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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Feb 23, 2026

JCPenney closes Springfield location, laying off 74

National department store chain JCPenney will close its Springfield Town Center location on May 29, laying off 74 workers.

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Feb 20, 2026

RIFA backs incentives deal for Pittsylvania industrial site

The Staunton River Regional Industrial Facility Authority approved a performance agreement in advance of an announcement from the governor.

Woman accused of running high-end brothels in Northern Virginia and near Boston set to be sentenced
Feb 19, 2026

Tazewell court again blocks Virginia redistricting vote after RNC sues

A Tazewell County Circuit Court judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a special election in April that could redraw Virginia's congressional districts.

Amentum's new headquarters at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza. Photo courtesy Comstock Holding Cos.
Feb 19, 2026

Amentum to move headquarters to Reston

Chantilly-based government contractor Amentum announced Thursday that it will open a new worldwide headquarters in Reston in early 2027.

Norfolk International Airport's new U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility to process international arrivals opened in February 2026. Photo by Josh Janney
Feb 18, 2026

Norfolk airport debuts $25M international arrivals facility

Norfolk International Airport on Wednesday celebrated the opening of its new $25 million international arrivals facility.

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Feb 17, 2026

GRVTY to invest $8M in Tysons HQ, creating 200 jobs

Arlington County-based defense technology company GRVTY plans to invest $8 million to open a new headquarters in Tysons and hire 200 workers

Lawmakers grapple with Virginia’s increasing energy demand
Feb 16, 2026

Dominion $1.47B gas plant proposal back on track in Chesterfield

Virginia SCC again approves Dominion’s $1.47B Chesterfield gas plant as DEQ air permit faces appeal from environmental groups.

This map shows Virginia's new congressional district lines as drawn by Virginia Democrats Feb. 4, 2026. Under this proposal, the 4th District, which covers the Tri-City area, would expand westward to pick up three more counties and two more cities.
Feb 13, 2026

Virginia redistricting vote will take place in April, court rules

The Virginia Supreme Court agreed to hear Democrats' appeal of a court order blocking their mid-decade congressional redistricting plan ahead of an April referendum.

In 2021, Umbra launched their first commercial radar satellite with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) capabilities. Photo courtesy Umbra.
Feb 12, 2026

Space tech company to invest $6.75M, add 100 jobs in Reston

Umbra plans a $6.75M expansion in Fairfax County, adding 100 jobs and opening a new 20,000-square-foot Reston office.

The Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store, after the store filed for bankruptcy protection, in New York City, U.S., Jan. 14, 2026. Photo by Reuters/Brendan McDermid
Feb 12, 2026

Saks to close Richmond store, laying off 40 workers

Saks Fifth Avenue will close its Richmond store, cutting 40 jobs as parent company seeks bankruptcy court approval.

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