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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.
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.
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.
SCC names new comms director
Greg Weatherford named communications director at Virginia State Corporation Commission, succeeding Andy Farmer.
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.
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.
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 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.
