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Feb 6, 2026

Cannabist Co. completes $130M sale of Virginia medical marijuana biz

The Cannabist Co. announced Thursday that it has completed the $130 million sale of its Central Virginia medical marijuana business

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.
Feb 5, 2026

Virginia Chamber elects UVA Health exec as board chair

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday elected Jennifer Siciliano to chair its board of directors this year.

Virginia Military Institute logo cover. Photo USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Feb 4, 2026

Action delayed on legislation that would give VSU control of VMI

A House subcommittee delayed action on legislation that would place Virginia Military Institute under VSU oversight.

Leadership: The Virginia Power 50 List
Feb 3, 2026

Henrico-based Arko launches IPO of petroleum subsidiary, seeks up to $910M

Henrico County-based Fortune 500 company Arko is seeking a valuation of as much as $910 million in its U.S. IPO of subsidiary Arko Petroleum.

Swedish Match, a Philip Morris International subsidiary, is closing its office in April 2026, the company announced. Photo by Adobe Stock
Feb 2, 2026

Swedish Match, Bear Express announce closings in Virginia

Swedish Match is closing its Richmond office, while Bear Express is closing its Norfolk and Virginia Beach facilities.

Hanover’s area plan has drawn interest from data center developers, says Brandon Turner. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Feb 1, 2026

Hanover’s Route 33 plan sets up industrial zone

Hanover County’s new Route 33 Gateway Small Area Plan is already attracting the attention of data center developers. Data centers are among the preferred industrial and commercial users under the county’s long-range vision for the U.S. Route 33 corridor between the Henrico County line and Winns Church Road. Hanover&#[...]

Henrico using $1M grant to prep site for development
Jan 30, 2026

Henrico using $1M grant to prep site for development

A $1 million state grant will soon be used to prepare roughly 220 acres near Richmond International Airport for development.

ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility
Jan 30, 2026

Developer says sale of Ashland facility to ICE has been canceled

The sale of a 43-acre site in Hanover County that was set to be purchased by ICE for a detainee processing facility is no longer happening.

Kenneth Alexander. Photo courtesy Virginia Community College System
Jan 30, 2026

Norfolk mayor named Richard Bland College’s interim president

Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Alexander will serve as interim president of Richard Bland College, effective May 11.

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Jan 29, 2026

Developer withdraws Hanover data center campus proposal

Developer HHHunt withdrew its application for a 10-building data center campus in Hanover County.

ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility
Jan 29, 2026

Hanover supervisors oppose ICE facility site in statement, but authority is limited

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors issued a statement opposing ICE's plan to purchase and repurpose a warehouse in the county.

ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility
Jan 23, 2026

ICE eyes massive Hanover warehouse for processing facility

ICE hopes to purchase a more than 552,000-square-foot warehouse in Hanover County and repurpose it into a processing facility.

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