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Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Jul 23, 2026

Virginia Tech receives $20M gift for architecture school

Virginia Tech receives a record $20 million gift from Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury to support its architecture school.

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Jul 10, 2026

Centra Health opens rehab hospital in Lynchburg

Centra Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health on Thursday celebrated the opening of the Centra Rehabilitation Hospital in Lynchburg.

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Jul 8, 2026

BWXT completes $200M acquisition of Precision Components Group

BWX Technologies announced Monday that it has completed its acquisition of Pennsylvania-based manufacturer Precision Components Group.

Sally Coleman Selden became the University of Lynchburg‘s 12th president on July 1. Photo courtesy University of Lynchburg
Jul 2, 2026

University of Lynchburg’s 12th president assumes role

Seven years after leaving the University of Lynchburg for The Citadel, Sally Coleman Selden has returned as the university's 12th president.

The new Volvo VNR 300 was introduced in February. Photo courtesy Volvo Trucks North America
Jun 30, 2026

Volvo Trucks’ Dublin plant rolls out regional hauler

Volvo Trucks North America’s Dublin plant has begun production of the new VNR regional hauler, boosting orders and regional manufacturing jobs.

Virginia Baptist Hospital. Photo courtesy Centra Health
Jun 30, 2026

Centra reveals possibilities for Virginia Baptist Hospital redevelopment

Centra Health shared two potential plans to redevelop Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg into a mixed-use community.

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Jun 29, 2026

Luna Innovations to be acquired by NY private equity firm

Luna Innovations announced last week that it has agreed to be acquired by an affiliate of New York-based private equity firm TJC.

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Jun 26, 2026

Orvis to keep operations in Roanoke while relocating warehouse

Orvis will keep Roanoke operations while relocating its warehouse, retaining 60 jobs with support from a city grant.

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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.

Ringana's U.S. headquarters will be at Blue Ridge Commerce Park in Roanoke. Photo courtesy Roanoke Regional Partnership
Jun 12, 2026

Austrian skincare company bringing 400+ jobs to Roanoke

Ringana will invest $85 million over the next five years to establish the company’s first U.S. headquarters in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs.

John G. Rocovich Jr. talks with cadets during the Distinguished Alumni of the Corps award ceremony in 2025. Photo courtesy Virginia Tech
Jun 11, 2026

Rocovich sues Spanberger, seeks reinstatement on Virginia Tech board

Less than two weeks after being removed from the Virginia Tech's Board of Visitors, John Rocovich sued Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

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Jun 10, 2026

Trey Falwell sues Liberty for $1.75M

Jerry “Trey” Falwell III is suing Liberty University for $1.75 million, alleging the school breached his employment contract.

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