New 15-story office tower coming to downtown Richmond
McGuireWoods law firm will be lead tenant in $110 million Gateway Plaza.
United Bankshares to acquire Virginia Commerce Bancorp
$491 million deal would boost United’s presence in the Washington, D.C., area
Northern Virginia records 4.1 percent unemployment rate
Region’s numbers are the lowest among Virginia’s metro areas for December
Microsoft expanding Mecklenburg data center
Microsoft will build two facilities on the campus to increase capacity for its growing customer base.
Congressmen asked to oppose tolls on I-95
A bipartisan group of 10 Virginia House members has sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging the federal legislators to join in opposing the Virginia Department of Transportation’s plans to charge tolls on Interstate 95.
Norfolk Southern Foundation increases donations 13 percent
Charitable giving arm of transportation company had total contributions of $7 million in 2012
Virginia ranks 39th in 2013 state charter law rankings
Annual ranking says Virginia’s law needs improvement.
Dragas confirmed for new term on U.Va. board
Rector had led attempt last June to oust the university president
Poll shows pessimism about stricter gun laws
Roanoke College survey shows Virginians favor some new restrictions but doubt they will curb violence
Bill advances to limit catch of menhaden
The bill is in response to reports by officials at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) that the number of menhaden off the coast of Virginia is dwindling.
Virginia’s population rose 2.3 percent in the past two years
Estimates place the commonwealth’s total at 8.2 million residents.