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Jun 18, 2026

Virginia casino revenue tops $108M in May

Virginia casinos generated more than $108 million in May gaming revenue, led by Caesars Virginia's record monthly performance.

Virgnia Sen. Louise Lucas (left) speaks with an attendee of a Chesterfield County data center town hall she hosted June 16, 2026, with Sen. Mamie Locke (right). Photo by Kate Andrews/Virginia Business
Jun 17, 2026

Data center discord continues to block Virginia budget agreement

Virginia senators continue push for tax break repeal on data centers, while governor and House back further study.

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Jun 16, 2026

Amazon to build massive New Kent distribution center

Amazon plans a 1 million-square-foot distribution center in New Kent County, with construction starting this month.

Tammy Snyder has been named CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center. Photo courtesy UVA Health
Jun 15, 2026

UVA Health University Medical Center names new CEO

Tammy Snyder will become CEO of UVA Health University Medical Center Aug. 3, bringing 15 years of experience in patient care operations.

Commonwealth President and CEO Ken Strickler. Photo courtesy Commonwealth
Jun 12, 2026

Commonwealth real estate firm selects longtime exec as new CEO

Glen Allen-based real estate company Commonwealth has appointed longtime executive Ken Strickler as its new CEO.

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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.

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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.

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