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Illustration of a TRISO particle. Courtesy BWXT
Aug 21, 2025

BWXT launches subsidiary to deliver commercial nuclear fuel

BWXT launches a subsidiary, BWXT Advanced Fuels, to commercialize advanced nuclear fuel

Philanthropy: Virginians give to higher education, health care
Aug 20, 2025

Virginia Wesleyan University to be renamed Batten University

Next year, Virginia Wesleyan University will officially change its name to Batten University, honoring local philanthropist Jane Batten.

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Aug 19, 2025

Virginia Chamber appoints interim CEO

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that it has appointed former chamber executive Keith Martin as interim CEO.

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Furness ’87 is VMI's 16th superintendent, Photo courtesy VMI
Aug 18, 2025

Retired Marine Corps Lt. Gen. named VMI superintendent

Retired Lt. Gen. David Furness, VMI Class of ’87, appointed superintendent, succeeding Cedric Wins, the institute's first Black superintendent

2025 Virginia 500: Nonprofits | Philanthropy
Aug 14, 2025

Newport News reveals plans for $400M Navy housing project

Newport News plans to begin work next year on a more than 930,000-square-foot Navy housing development downtown.

The University of Virginia lawn. Photo courtesy U.Va.
Aug 12, 2025

Virginia AG’s office appeals university board block

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has appealed last month's ruling that stopped three Virginia public universities from recognizing eight gubernatorial board of visitors appointees.

Blue Ridge Beverage plans to build a facility on this land in the Seneca Commerce Park. Photo courtesy Campbell County.
Aug 11, 2025

Blue Ridge Beverage to move Lynchburg ops to Campbell

Blue Ridge Beverage will invest $10M to relocate its Lynchburg ops and 94 jobs to a new facility in Campbell County’s Seneca Commerce Park.

Courtesy Averett University
Aug 7, 2025

Judge orders Averett dispute to arbitration

Averett University must resolve its $20M endowment dispute with ex-CFO and investment firm GSIS through arbitration, per federal court order.

BridgeTower Media acquires Grace Media, leader in window coverings industry
Aug 6, 2025

BridgeTower Media acquires Grace Media, leader in window coverings industry

BridgeTower Media — parent company of Virginia Business and a leading provider of business intelligence, marketing solutions, and events across more than 40 specialized B2B brands — has acquired Grace Media, the company behind the International Window Coverings Expo (IWCE) and Window Fashion VISION magazine, including its di[...]

Dominion Energy plans to install more than 1,700 solar panels on CarMax Park’s two-tiered roof, in addition to five solar-covered carports in an adjacent parking lot. (Artist rendering courtesy of Dominion Energy)
Aug 5, 2025

Solar-powered Flying Squirrels stadium on way

Dominion Energy will install solar panels at the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ new stadium, powering 250 homes

Two hands hold a phone with a sports betting app on the screen. A laptop keyboard shows in the background.
Aug 4, 2025

Virginians spend $478M in June sports wagers

Virginians bet about $477.85 million on sports in June, 15% more than they bet in June 2024, according to Virginia Lottery data.

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Aug 1, 2025

Virginia Beach distributor to close, laying off 104 workers

Virginia Beach-based Atlantic Dominion Distributors is set to close in September, laying off 104 people.

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