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Jul 2, 2025

Emerson to lay off 87 workers in Charlottesville

Emerson Electric plans to lay off 87 workers at its Charlottesville manufacturing facility, starting Dec. 31.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
Jul 2, 2025

Google agrees to buy power from planned Chesterfield fusion plant

Google inks deal to buy power from CFS’ planned grid-scale commercial fusion plant in Chesterfield, expected to be the first of its kind.

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Jul 1, 2025

Dominion promotes Baine to EVP of utility operations

Edward H. “Ed” Baine is being promoted to executive vice president of utility operations for Dominion Energy.

Post GreenCity, Henrico tries again
Jun 29, 2025

Post GreenCity, Henrico tries again

Henrico revives arena plans after GreenCity collapse, targeting a 17,000-seat venue by 2028 amid lawsuits.

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Jun 27, 2025

U.Va. president resigns under pressure from DOJ

University of Virginia President Jim Ryan has resigned, saying he can't fight the federal government to save his job.

Mountain High Seltzer beverages for sale in a Total Wine store. Photo courtesy Mountain High Seltzer
Jun 27, 2025

High times in Virginia: legal THC seltzers emerge statewide

Mountain High Seltzer announced earlier this month it is the first legal THC seltzer to be distributed statewide by major companies.

Rendering of the Manning Institute of Biotechnology's building at the Fontaine Research Park in Charlottesville. Image courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 26, 2025

UVA Health receives $50M in two anonymous gifts for Manning Institute

Two anonymous donors have given $25 million gifts to support the University of Virginia's Manning Institute of Biotechnology.

A sign is affixed to the exterior of a Kroger grocery store in Monroe, Ohio, in this undated photo. AP Photo/Jeff Dean.
Jun 26, 2025

Kroger to close at least two Virginia stores in profitability move

Kroger plans nationwide store closures over 18 months to improve profitability. At least two stores in Virginia will likely close.

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Jun 25, 2025

EdgeCore to invest $17B in Louisa County data center campus

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has purchased 697 acres in Louisa County to build a 3.9 million-square-foot data center campus a total expected investment of $17 billion

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Jun 20, 2025

Atlantic Union to expand Henrico office, add 50 jobs

Atlantic Union Bank is investing $5.1 million to upgrade its corporate offices in Henrico County to accommodate growth, the bank announced this week.

PACE Equity expanded its team with the appointment of Steve Farbstein as originations leader of Richmond. Photo courtesy PACE Equity
Jun 20, 2025

PACE Equity announces Richmond leader

Wisconsin-based PACE Equity expanded its team this month with the addition of Steve Farbstein as Richmond’s originations leader.

Schewels Home acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth's Furniture. Photo courtesy Schewels Home.
Jun 18, 2025

Schewels Home acquires 100-year-old Petersburg retailer

Lynchburg retailer Schewels Home announced that it acquired Petersburg-based Butterworth’s Furniture, which has been in business since 1925.

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