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Four ship-to-shore container cranes the Port of Virginia put into service at Virginia International Gateway in April 2025. The port will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest shipping channels on the East Coast. Photo courtesy Virginia Port Authority
Jan 7, 2026

Port of Virginia to complete $450M dredging project in February

The Port of Virginia will complete its $450 million dredging project next month, delivering the deepest shipping channels on the East Coast.

Riverside Smithfield Hospital officially opened its doors to patients in January 2026. Photo courtesy Riverside Health
Jan 7, 2026

Riverside opens $300M hospital in Smithfield

Riverside Smithfield Hospital officially opened its doors to patients on Tuesday, giving the region a 24/7 full-service emergency department.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to an audience at Newport News Shipbuilding on Jan. 5, 2026, part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" industry tour. Photo by Josh Janney
Jan 5, 2026

In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of war ships

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth calls for faster delivery, tighter cost discipline in Newport News speech.

L to R: Virginia Peninsula Community College officials Bobby Perkins, Towuanna Porter Brannon, Steven Carpenter and Todd Estes at trades center groundbreaking Photo courtesy VPCC
Dec 31, 2025

Newport News trades center to power maritime workforce

Virginia Peninsula Community College is building a $9 million trades center in southeast Newport News that will prepare more than 400 students annually for maritime and construction jobs. The 16,000-square-foot facility, which began construction in August 2025, is set to be completed in February and will begin offering programs [...]

Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Photo courtesy Chesapeake Regional Healthcare
Dec 30, 2025

500+ ex-patients sue Chesapeake Regional, alleging negligence, unnecessary surgeries

Over 500 plaintiffs are suing Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, its current CEO and two former CEOs for negligence, seeking $10 million each.

Wind energy projects continue despite federal headwinds
Dec 26, 2025

Dominion Energy sues federal government over offshore wind farm halt

Dominion Energy has sued the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the U.S. Department of the Interior, seeking to continue work on its offshore wind project.

An offshore wind turbine. A boat sits in the background.
Dec 22, 2025

Dominion wind farm among 5 projects paused by Trump

Trump administration orders 90-day pause on five East Coast offshore wind projects, including Dominion Energy's $10.9 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind.

Real Estate and Construction: Stagnant with some silver linings
Dec 12, 2025

Virginia sees home sales decline across major markets

Inventory climbed in both Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia in November, but fewer deals closed as home sales declined.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced LS Cable & System's plans for additional facilities in Chesapeake at the Patrick Henry Building in Richmond on Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Katherine Schulte/Virginia Business.
Dec 12, 2025

LS Cable to add $689M factory in Chesapeake, creating 430 jobs

LS Cable & System is more than doubling its capital investment in Chesapeake manufacturing facilities and bringing its expected job creation to 760.

Newport News aims for summer music festival
Dec 11, 2025

Newport News music festival set for Memorial Day weekend 2026

Newport News City Council approved a $3 million grant to support the launch of a major music festival coming Memorial Day Weekend 2026.

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger spoke on Dec. 10, 2025, at a Hampton Roads Chamber event at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Dec 10, 2025

Spanberger stresses need for stable biz environment

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger said she will prioritize a business climate that is stable, predictable and affordable.

Gerald R Ford leaving the shipyard
Dec 5, 2025

HII wins up to $471.97M Navy contract

Huntington Ingalls Industries has won a Navy contract worth up to $471.97 million to provide engineering support for aircraft carriers.

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