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Tammy Snyder has been named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. Photo courtesy UVA Health
Jun 15, 2026

UVA Health University Medical Center names new CEO

Tammy Snyder will become CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center Aug. 3, bringing 15 years of experience in patient care operations.

Ringana's U.S. headquarters will be at Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke. Photo courtesy Roanoke Regional Partnership
Jun 12, 2026

Austrian skincare company bringing 400+ jobs to Roanoke

Ringana will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs.

Wooden judge’s gavel on a sounding block with two thick legal books in the background
Jun 10, 2026

Spanberger veto puts brakes on state class actions in Virginia

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed bills that would have allowed state class actions, keeping Virginia one of two states without such a process.

A photo of white icons representing people. Some of the icons have red X marked on them.
Jun 9, 2026

Randolph-Macon terminates dining contract, with 80 workers impacted

Parkhurst Dining will permanently shut down its operations at Randolph-Macon College next month, laying off 80 employees.

Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium. Photo by Jack Morgan for Virginia Tech
Jun 5, 2026

Virginia Tech receives record $75M anonymous donation

Virginia Tech announced Thursday that it received a $75 million anonymous donation, the Blacksburg university's largest commitment ever.

Photo courtesy General Dynamics Information Technology
Jun 4, 2026

GDIT might lay off 236 in NoVa

GDIT might lay off 236 employees across two Northern Virginia locations, depending on the fate of two contracts.

Board of Visitors member Jim Miller was elected to a one-year term as the board's rector at the June 2 meeting. Photo by Clark DeHart. Courtesy Virginia Tech
Jun 2, 2026

Virginia Tech board names new rector following upheaval

Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors elected a new rector Tuesday and advanced the search for the university's next president.

Reese-Jackson
Jun 2, 2026

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare CEO suddenly departs role

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare President and CEO Reese Jackson is no longer serving in the role after a decade leading the organization.

Caesars Virginia in Danville opened its permanent casino’s doors in 2024 with a bang. Photo courtesy Caesars Virginia
Jun 1, 2026

Caesars Virginia unchanged by Fertitta deal, Danville official says

Danville's city manager says there will be "no noticeable change in operations" at Caesars Virginia if its parent company is acquired.

John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
May 30, 2026

Fired Va. Tech rector says he won’t attend June 2 board meeting

John Rocovich declined to resign from Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Thursday, but said Saturday he won't attend Tuesday board meeting.

CarMax Park opening day
May 29, 2026

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation

Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella is suing Thalhimer Realty Partners Principal Jason Guillot and the firm for defamation.

Jones
May 28, 2026

Virginia Lottery head departs

Khalid Jones has ended his term as the Virginia Lottery's executive director, he announced in a video posted on LinkedIn last week. 

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