Democrats take control of General Assembly
In Tuesday's blue-wave election, voters gave control of both houses back to Democrats for the first time in 26 years.
Virginia Aquarium names new chief operating officer
Caryl Thompson was formerly vice president of marketing for the aquarium.
DXC Technology acquires Australian consulting company
Bluleader focuses on customer experience solutions.
Virginia Institute of Autism to open new facility for adults with autism
Charlottesville center will replace seniors’ facility.
Hemp processing facility planned for Wythe County
Announcement seen as big step for emerging industry.
Altria takes $4.5B writedown on Juul investment
The $4.5 billion impairment charge follows growing vaping concerns.
iTech AG purchases Arlington condo for new headquarters
Property sells for $3.65 million.
Virginia Tech will offer nuclear engineering minor in 2020
It will involve a course-load of 18 credit hours.
GlaxoSmithKline set to expand GSK Consumer Healthcare in Richmond
Governor announces plans to hire 150 for new R&D hub.
‘Screen-side manner’
Initially focused on rural areas, U.Va.’s telehealth program has expanded to wherever there is a shortage of specialists.
Innovation engine
Emergent Ventures is a step toward making “moonshots a reality,” Tyler Cowen, faculty director of the Mercatus Center, said when the program was announced in July 2018.

















