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AeroFarms to close Pittsylvania operations; 173 to lose jobs
May 5, 2026

100 AeroFarms jobs spared in Pittsylvania County

AeroFarms plans to rescind WARN notice, likely saving 100+ jobs at its Pittsylvania County indoor farm facility.

A rendering of the Microporous facility planned for the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Photo courtesy Microporous
May 1, 2026

Microporous to start construction in May on $1.35B Pittsylvania project

Microporous will begin construction in May on its $1.35B battery separator plant in Pittsylvania County after securing project financing.

Philanthropist Jane Batten. Photo courtesy William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences
Apr 30, 2026

Batten donates $10M to Hollins University scholarship program

Hollins University has received a $10 million gift from alumna Jane Batten to support its HOPE Scholarship program.

Photo courtesy GXO Logistics
Apr 29, 2026

GXO Logistics to cut 66 jobs at Henrico facility

GXO Logistics Worldwide plans 66 layoffs at its Sandston facility as operations end for an unspecified employer in Virginia.

Historic Triangle gears up for America’s 250th birthday bash
Apr 28, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires, is replaced by Fiorina

Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet retires as Carly Fiorina takes over during the foundation's centennial year.

A photo of white icons representing people. Some of the icons have red X marked on them.
Apr 27, 2026

Oliver to close Chesterfield County plant, lay off 72 employees

New York-based package manufacturing company Oliver plans to shut down its North Chesterfield plant this summer, laying off 72 employees.

McLean-based Capital One’s $35.3 billion purchase of Discover in 2025 created the sixth largest U.S. bank, as well as many conversion challenges. Photo by Adobe Stock
Apr 24, 2026

Judge approves $425M Capital One settlement

A federal judge approved Capital One’s revised $425 million settlement over 360 Savings account interest rate claims.

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Apr 23, 2026

Spanberger’s marijuana bill changes rejected by Virginia legislature

Virginia General Assembly rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger's amendments to marijuana retail market legislation, restoring the original bill for enactment.

Server room interior in datacenter. Depositphotos
Apr 22, 2026

EdgeCore secures $1.5B toward Sterling data centers construction

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure secured $1.5 billion to build two hyperscale data centers in Sterling, supporting 114 megawatts of critical load.

Sapporo-Stone Brewing products. Photo courtesy Stone Brewing Co.
Apr 21, 2026

Sapporo to sell Stone Brewing but not Richmond facility

Sapporo USA is selling the Stone Brewing brand and California locations but will consolidate its U.S. production in Richmond.

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Apr 20, 2026

United Felts to acquire German manufacturer BKP

Martinsville-based United Felts announced last week that it has acquired German manufacturer BKP Berolina Polyester.

Leidos plans to combine its Security Enterprise Solutions business with Analogic to form a new joint venture. Photo courtesy Leidos
Apr 17, 2026

Leidos, Analogic to form security screening joint venture

Leidos plans to combine its Security Enterprise Solutions business with Analogic to form a new joint venture.

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