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Jun 9, 2026

Randolph-Macon terminates dining contract, with 80 workers impacted

Parkhurst Dining will permanently shut down its operations at Randolph-Macon College next month, laying off 80 employees.

Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert. Photo courtesy Hampden-Sydney College
Jun 8, 2026

Hampden-Sydney president to retire next year

Hampden-Sydney College President Larry Stimpert will retire at the end of the 2026-27 academic year, the men's private college announced Monday.

U.Va. alumni Kathleen and David LaCross. Photo courtesy University of Virginia
Jun 5, 2026

U.Va. gifted $43.4M for early childhood learning center

U.Va. receives a $43.4 million gift from Kathleen and David LaCross to build an early childhood learning center in Charlottesville.

Marijuana plants are seen inside the Glass House Farms flowering greenhouse in Camarillo, California, on April 13, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Shannon Stapleton
Jun 5, 2026

Virginia medical marijuana market consolidates

Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates as Arboretum Virginia is now assigned two of Virginia's five health service areas.

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation
Jun 2, 2026

Richmond makes progress on Diamond District agreements, amid lawsuit

Richmond officials have moved forward on key Diamond District agreements, but details still in the air.

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.

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May 29, 2026

Hanover supervisors reject 430-acre data center campus

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 Wednesday to reject a proposed 430-acre data center campus.

Hyper Solutions staff in October 2025 celebrate the company's three-year anniversary at the company's corporate headquarters in Henrico. Photo courtesy Hyper Solutions
May 29, 2026

Hyper Solutions expanding Henrico operations, creating 56 jobs

Hyper Solutions, a digital infrastructure company, will invest $2 million to expand its Henrico operations and create 56 jobs.

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation
May 29, 2026

Flying Squirrels owner sues Thalhimer exec for defamation

Richmond Flying Squirrels owner Lou DiBella is suing Thalhimer Realty Partners Principal Jason Guillot and the firm for defamation.

Chippenham Hospital. Photo courtesy HCA
May 28, 2026

HCA gets state approval for emergency room in Richmond

HCA Virginia plans to build a freestanding emergency room on Hull Street in Richmond after the state recently approved the project.

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May 27, 2026

Manufacturer Jabil to open plant in Prince George, creating 352 jobs

Jabil plans to establish a new manufacturing facility at Crosspointe Logistics Center in Prince George County, creating 352 jobs.

Goldschmitt & Associates to lay off 217 employees
May 26, 2026

April unemployment in Virginia remains steady, but report predicts job losses

The Weldon Cooper Center expects 17,800 jobs to be lost in Virginia this year, roughly 7,500 more than earlier estimates.

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