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More than $1 million in renovations are planned at The Inn at Wise. Photo courtesy The Inn at Wise
Jun 1, 2026

Inn at Wise gets new lease-purchase on life

MK4 Hotel owner Mike Patel signs a $3 million lease-purchase for the Inn at Wise, planning over $1 million in renovations to boost tourism in Southwest Virginia.

L to R: Mark Heath, president and CEO of Martinsville-Henry County Economic Development Corp., and Henry County Administrator Dale Wagoner show off the Patriot Centre Industrial Park’s new shell building. Photo by Natalee Waters
Jun 1, 2026

Henry County partners with developer on shell building

Henry County partners with Marlboro Development Team to build a $10 million industrial shell building at Patriot Centre Industrial Park.

Portsmouth Economic Development Director Brian Donahue stands at the Crawford Bay site the city hopes to redevelop. Photo by Kristen Zeis
Jun 1, 2026

Portsmouth advances waterfront redevelopment plans

Portsmouth moves forward with selecting a developer for a mixed-use project on the 6-acre Crawford Bay waterfront site near Olde Towne.

Washington Dulles International Airport expects a record-breaking 30 million passengers in 2026. Photo courtesy Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Jun 1, 2026

Dulles ramps up airport expansion work

Washington Dulles International Airport plans to exceed 30 million passengers with the opening of Concourse E, part of a $7 billion expansion.

Richmond’s City Center redevelopment plans include demolition of the Coliseum. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Jun 1, 2026

Richmond advances plans for City Center redevelopment

Richmond moves forward with City Center Innovation District plans, including Coliseum demolition and a new GRTC transit hub to boost downtown activity.

Sample bottles of Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard’s Pure Highland County Maple Syrup Photo courtesy Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard
Jun 1, 2026

Weather disrupts Highland maple syrup yield

Maple syrup production in Highland County fell sharply due to disrupted winter weather, impacting the annual festival and local economy.

A rendering of the Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Tower Rendering courtesy Valley Health
Apr 30, 2026

Valley Health to expand with two new buildings

Valley Health is expanding its Winchester campus with a $20.9 million behavioral health pavilion and a $74.3 million rehabilitation tower to enhance mental health and rehab services.

A hydrogen power plant could be located at the Lonesome Pine Regional Business & Technology Park in Wise County. Photo courtesy Wise County Industrial Development Authority
Apr 29, 2026

Data center developers seek on-site energy in Wise

Wise County data center developers plan a $1 billion campus powered by hydrogen or natural gas, aiming to generate 600 megawatts and boost local tax revenue.

Gov. Abigial Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a casino in the Tysons area. Photo by Adobe Stock
Apr 29, 2026

Spanberger says no to Fairfax casino with veto

Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed a bill that would have allowed a Fairfax County casino referendum, citing local control concerns and opposition from the board.

A rendering prepared by Cox, Kliewer & Co. of the data center rejected by Chesapeake City Council last year Rendering courtesy City of Chesapeake
Apr 29, 2026

Chesapeake considers stricter data center regulations

Chesapeake city officials consider new zoning rules to regulate data center development near residential neighborhoods following community concerns.

Western Virginia Water Authority’s Will Bulloss talked with Ron Lovern of Buchanan at a March open house. Photo by Natalee Waters
Apr 29, 2026

Google faces opposition to Botetourt data center

Google plans a data center in Botetourt County, sparking opposition over water use and community impact. The project requires up to 8 million gallons daily.

A rendering shows an expanded security screening checkpoint in the Richmond airport. Rendering courtesy Gresham Smith/Richmond International Airport
Apr 29, 2026

Richmond airport prepares for expansion takeoff

Richmond International Airport plans a $253 million expansion including a consolidated security checkpoint to increase passenger capacity and economic impact.

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