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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.

Fritz Sassine. Photo courtesy Virginia General Assembly
Dec 9, 2025

Virginia legislature appoints new automated systems director

The Virginia General Assembly has appointed Fritz Sassine as director of the Division of Legislative Automated Systems, the division that oversees the state's Legislative Information System.

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Dec 8, 2025

Chesterfield County lab settles with DOJ in alleged kickback scheme

Next Bio-Research Services has agreed to pay at least $758,000 to settle allegations that it paid illegal kickbacks.

Greg Weatherford. Photo courtesy Virginia State Corporation Commission
Dec 8, 2025

SCC names new comms director

Greg Weatherford named communications director at Virginia State Corporation Commission, succeeding Andy Farmer.

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Dec 3, 2025

CBRE taps new leader for Richmond, Norfolk

Global real estate services and investment firm CBRE has promoted Sarah Cooley to managing director and market leader for southern Virginia.

Bills advance to protect state employees who access medical cannabis
Dec 2, 2025

Curaleaf agrees to buy Central Virginia medical marijuana operation for $110M

The Cannabist Co. entered into an agreement to sell all ownership interests of its Virginia subsidiary for $110 million to a Curaleaf Holdings company.

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Dec 1, 2025

Manning defends U.Va. negotiations with DOJ

Charlottesville investor and University of Virginia board member Paul B. Manning sent a letter Monday to U.Va.'s Faculty Senate and fellow board members defending his actions in university negotiations with the U.S. Department of Justice. 

Carter Machinery CEO Drew Parker has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program. Photo courtesy Virginia Athletics Foundation
Dec 1, 2025

Carter Machinery CEO donates $5M to U.Va.

The CEO of Carter Machinery has donated $5 million to the University of Virginia’s men’s basketball program.

The University of Virginia Rotunda. Photo by Jay Paul
Nov 26, 2025

U.Va. continues presidential search, despite Spanberger’s call for pause

The University of Virginia's presidential search committee has continued its work in hiring a successor for former President Jim Ryan, despite recent calls from Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and groups of faculty and staff to pause the process.

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