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.
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.
Virginia SCC approves Dominion gas plant in Chesterfield
Dominion Energy's $1.47 billion natural gas power plant in Chesterfield County received the Virginia State Corporation Commission's approval Tuesday, despite opposition from neighbors and environmental groups.
Petersburg casino announces opening date for temporary facility
The temporary Live! Casino Virginia in Petersburg will open Jan. 22, 2026, pending regulatory approval.
Performance Food Group and US Foods terminate merger talks
Goochland County-based Fortune Global 500 company Performance Food Group and US Foods have scrapped discussions of a merger.
Henrico-based ASGN rebranding to Everforth
Henrico County-based IT and professional staffing firm ASGN will rebrand itself as Everforth in the first half of 2026.
Richmond seeks developers for bus station, mixed-use project
Richmond has issued a request seeking developers for a downtown mixed-use project to include a bus transfer hub, housing and retail.
Virginia National Bank CFO to retire
After nine years as CFO, Tara Harrison retires from Virginia National Bank; Cathy Liles will lead the bank’s finances.
Data center developer to build $3B campus in Caroline
CleanArc Data Centers is building a $3 billion data center campus in Caroline County, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday.
RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
RVA757 Connects unveiled its 2035 Global Internet Hub Vision Plan to position the I-64 corridor as a hub for digital infrastructure.
Youngkin responds to Spanberger on U.Va., blasting ‘hyperbole and factual errors’
Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote a heavily critical letter this week to Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger in response to her letter attempting to delay hiring the University of Virginia's next president until she takes office in January 2026.
Ex-U.Va. president alleges board members ‘complicit’ in exit
Former University of Virginia president Jim Ryan on Friday sent a 12-page letter to the university's Faculty Senate detailing his sudden resignation.





















