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




















