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Stephen Edwards tapped for national port association board
Dec 2, 2025

Departing Port of Virginia CEO to join ferrying company

Virginia Port Authority CEO Stephen A. Edwards, who announced in November that he would be stepping down at the end of the year, will be CEO of ferry infrastructure company Hornblower Group at the start of 2026.

Apartment-style hotel coming to Hampton in 2026
Dec 1, 2025

Apartment-style hotel coming to Hampton in 2026

North Carolina-based stayApt Suites plans to open a 103-suite hotel in Hampton, with an expected opening in summer 2026.

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio
Nov 20, 2025

New York firm buys Chesapeake apartments as part of $58.2M portfolio

Newbrook Capital Properties announced this week it has acquired a 340-unit portfolio in the Virginia-North Carolina region for $58.2 million.

RVA757 Connects strategy calls for more digital infrastructure along corridor
Nov 19, 2025

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.

Stephen Edwards tapped for national port association board
Nov 17, 2025

Edwards to step down as Port of Virginia CEO

Stephen A. Edwards is stepping down at the end of the year as the Virginia Port Authority's CEO and executive director to take a new job in the private sector, the Port of Virginia announced Monday.

Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott
Nov 14, 2025

Norfolk State receives record $50M gift from MacKenzie Scott

Norfolk State University announced Thursday that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $50 million to the university.

A Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine USS New Hampshire docked at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in September 2025. Photo by Shelby West. Image courtesy William & Mary
Nov 14, 2025

William & Mary to be U.S. hub for AUKUS submarine pact

William & Mary will be the U.S. academic hub for a multinational effort aimed at advancing the development of nuclear-powered submarines.

Regent University names law school dean
Nov 13, 2025

Regent University names law school dean

Regent University has tapped longtime administrator and faculty member S. Ernie Walton as the dean of the Regent University School of Law.

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Nov 12, 2025

Brown Edwards acquires Virginia Beach-based accounting firm

Roanoke accounting and advisory firm Brown Edwards announced last week that it has acquired Virginia Beach-based DesRoches & Co.

Harbor Group International buys Virginia Beach apartments for $86M
Nov 10, 2025

Harbor Group International buys Virginia Beach apartments for $86M

Harbor Group International announced that it has acquired a 480-unit garden-style apartment complex in Virginia Beach for $86 million.

Hampton Roads lawmakers split on deal to end shutdown
Nov 10, 2025

Hampton Roads lawmakers split on deal to end shutdown

Hampton Roads' U.S. representatives are split on the Senate's proposal to end the government shutdown.

Newport News Shipbuilding hits milestone with dual Ford-class carrier builds
Nov 7, 2025

Newport News Shipbuilding lays off 167 workers

Newport News Shipbuilding laid off 167 employees on Wednesday that had been previously furloughed this year.

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