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Lawmakers grapple with Virginia’s increasing energy demand
Dec 23, 2025

Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield on hold, while SCC considers petition

Dominion Energy's proposed Chesterfield County natural gas plant is now on hold, as the Virginia State Corporation Commission is reconsidering its final order approving the project. 

U.Va. Darden School dean reappointed to third term
Dec 19, 2025

U.Va. names next president, defying Spanberger

The University of Virginia's board named Darden School of Business Dean Scott Beardsley as the university's next president on Friday, after ignoring calls from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and faculty groups to pause the process.

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Dec 19, 2025

Cannabist Co. strikes $130M deal for Virginia medical marijuana biz

The Cannabist Co. has scrapped a $110 million deal to sell its Central Virginia medical marijuana business to a subsidiary of Curaleaf,

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Dec 19, 2025

Owens & Minor to change name on Dec. 31

Fortune 500 company Owens & Minor announced Thursday that it plans to change its name to Accendra Health, effective. Dec. 31.

George Holm will transition to executive chairman of PFG on Jan. 1. Photo courtesy PFG
Dec 19, 2025

Performance Food Group announces Jan. 1 CEO transition

Performance Food Group names Scott McPherson CEO effective Jan. 1, 2026, as George Holm transitions to executive chair.

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Dec 18, 2025

Developer proposes Henrico industrial park after resistance to data centers

After resistance to a data center campus in Henrico County, a developer appears to be pivoting to an industrial park proposal.

A rendering of the planned Midtown64 project in Henrico County. Photo courtesy Greenberg Gibbons
Dec 16, 2025

Developer breaks ground on $500M mixed-use project in Henrico

Greenberg Gibbons broke ground Tuesday on a $500 million project mixed-use development project in Henrico County.

Joe Face is retiring as commissioner of financial institutions for the Virginia State Corporation Commission. Photo courtesy State Corporation Commission
Dec 16, 2025

Longtime SCC banking commissioner to retire

Joseph Face Jr., who has served as the SCC's commissioner of the Bureau of Financial Institutions since 1997, will retire in January 2026.

The Chesterfield Towne Center, the largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area, was sold on Friday to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG. Photo by Kira Jenkins
Dec 12, 2025

Chesterfield Towne Center sells to New York, Swiss companies

Chesterfield Towne Center, the largest enclosed mall in the Richmond area, was sold on Dec. 12 to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG for an undisclosed amount.

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Dec 11, 2025

Altria CEO Billy Gifford to retire in 2026

Altria Group announced Thursday that its CEO, Billy Gifford, has decided to retire, effective May 14, 2026.

Joseph P. Casey, Photo courtesy Chesterfield County
Dec 10, 2025

Chesterfield County administrator to retire in 2026

Chesterfield County Administrator Joseph P. Casey will retire July 1, 2026, after a decade leading major economic growth projects.

Eaton to invest $50M in Henrico expansion, adding 200 jobs
Dec 10, 2025

Eaton to invest $50M in Henrico expansion, adding 200 jobs

Eaton will invest over $50 million to expand its existing manufacturing footprint in Henrico County and create 200 jobs.

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