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A rendering of Bon Secours's $200 million, four-story patient tower at its Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News. Image courtesy Bon Secours
May 13, 2026

Bon Secours breaks ground on $200M tower in Newport News

Bon Secours broke ground Tuesday on a $200 million, four-story patient tower at its Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News.

A Rocket Lab HASTE rocket launches into the night sky from Launch Complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Feb. 27, 2026. Photo courtesy NASA and Danielle Johnson
May 8, 2026

KBR subsidiary to lay off 118 employees at Wallops

KBR plans to lay off 118 employees at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on June 30 after the company lost a major follow-on contract.

Norfolk-based Titan America has acquired Keystone Cement. Photo courtesy Titan America
May 7, 2026

Titan America acquires Pa. cement manufacturer, adding 125 employees

Titan America announced last week it has purchased Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer Keystone Cement Co.

Government | Politics | Lobbying 2025: LUCAS, SEN. L. LOUISE
May 6, 2026

FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ office, business in Portsmouth

FBI agents raided Virginia Democratic Sen. Louise Lucas' Portsmouth district office and nearby cannabis business Wednesday morning, the agency confirmed. 

Port of Virginia CEO Sarah McCoy. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
May 6, 2026

Port of Virginia taps McCoy to be its permanent CEO

The Virginia Port Authority Board of Commissioners on Wednesday appointed Sarah J. McCoy as the Port of Virginia's permanent CEO.

A rendering prepared by Cox, Kliewer & Co. of the data center rejected by Chesapeake City Council last year Rendering courtesy City of Chesapeake
Apr 29, 2026

Chesapeake considers stricter data center regulations

Chesapeake city officials consider new zoning rules to regulate data center development near residential neighborhoods following community concerns.

June 2025 for the record
Apr 29, 2026

FOR THE RECORD: May 2026

CENTRAL VIRGINIA  Delaware-based Fortune 500 specialty chemical company DuPont has completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, a designer and producer of synthetic fibers including Kevlar and Nomex, to Georgia-based manufacturer Arclin for about $1.8 billion, Arclin announced April 1. The sale will affect DuPont’s [...]

The Jefferson Lab is based in Newport News. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 28, 2026

New details emerge on Jefferson Lab transition in June

New details about the future of the Jefferson Lab have emerged following last month’s announcement of a new operating contract.

Historic Triangle gears up for America’s 250th birthday bash
Apr 28, 2026

Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires, is replaced by Fiorina

Colonial Williamsburg CEO Cliff Fleet retires as Carly Fiorina takes over during the foundation's centennial year.

Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty
Apr 23, 2026

Port of Virginia touts confidence in ability to adapt to uncertainty

The Port of Virginia in 2025 earned $877 million in operating revenues, the second highest in the port’s history.

Secure Energy Future Center Managing Director Chelsea Olivieri, Hampton Roads Alliance President and CEO Doug Smith, Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Rector John Rocovich, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, Virginia Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery and Virginia Tech President Tim Sands hold a ribbon cutting to celebrate SEFC's opening. Photo by Josh Janney
Apr 22, 2026

Virginia Tech-backed energy tech hub opens in Newport News

The Secure Energy Future Center opened its first dedicated space Wednesday at Tech Center Research Park in Newport News.

Statewide home sales, inventories rose in November
Apr 16, 2026

Key Virginia markets see year-over-year home sale increases in March

Housing markets across Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads posted year-over-year sales gains in March.

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