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Regional jet overshoots landing at Virginia airport
A commercial regional jet from Dulles overran a runway at Roanoke airport during heavy rain, but no injuries were reported, officials said.
Baldaccis pledge $13M to VCU, Library of Virginia
Virginia author David Baldacci and wife, Michelle, pledged $13M to VCU and the Library of Virginia to launch a civil discourse initiative.
Hillsville manufacturer to close, leaving 68 out of work
Parkdale will close its Hillsville plant on Oct. 9, cutting 68 jobs. Company said rising energy costs created unsustainable business model.
Serco appoints new CEO
Michael LaRouche will succeed Tom Watson as CEO of Herndon-based federal contractor Serco on Oct. 1.
Amentum to add 3,000 UK jobs
Amentum announces plans to add 3,000 U.K. jobs as part of President Donald Trump’s state visit to Britain.
VCU launches $1.8B fundraising campaign
Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health have launched the public phase of a $1.838 billion fundraising campaign — the largest fundraising effort ever undertaken by the Richmond university and its health system. The effort, called Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future, was announced Thursday at a kick[...]
Ex-CEO pleads guilty to $200M bitcoin Ponzi scheme in federal court
CEO Ramil Ventura Palafox pled guilty in Alexandria to wire fraud and money laundering in a $200M bitcoin MLM scheme defrauding 90,000
Pharma packaging plant closing in Mecklenburg
Nipro PharmaPackaging will close its Mecklenburg County facility by October, according to a local official, cutting 30 jobs.
BWXT wins $1.5B contract for Tennessee uranium enrichment plant
A BWX Technologies subsidiary was awarded a $1.5 billion contract from the National Nuclear Security Administration to help the United States establish domestic uranium enrichment capability for defense, the Lynchburg-based nuclear components manufacturer announced Tuesday. Under the indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity cont[...]
Port of Virginia sees 8.7% drop in cargo traffic
The Port of Virginia has seen a decline in shipping container volumes in recent months, amid President Trump's trade war.
ABB announces $28.5M expansion in Henrico, adding 100 jobs
ABB will invest $28.5 million to expand operations in Henrico County, creating more than 100 jobs in the next three years.
Reagan airport concession operator to lay off 55
Magic Pan, Say Si Bon and U Street Pub will close at Reagan National Airport, resulting in 55 jobs lost.
