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Zachary C. Lauer. Photo courtesy Trex
May 5, 2026

Winchester’s Trex names COO

Winchester-based Trex has promoted Senior Vice President Zachary C. Lauer, adding the chief operations officer title.

A rendering of the Valley Health Winchester Medical Center Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Tower Rendering courtesy Valley Health
Apr 30, 2026

Valley Health to expand with two new buildings

Valley Health is expanding its Winchester campus with a $20.9 million behavioral health pavilion and a $74.3 million rehabilitation tower to enhance mental health and rehab services.

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 Virginia Inland Port in Front Royal now has a RailGreen line to the Port of Virginia’s Hampton Roads terminals. Photo courtesy Port of Virginia
Apr 29, 2026

Southwest Virginia continues push for inland port

Virginia plans a second inland port in Washington County with $35 million funding, aiming to boost Southwest Virginia's economy despite workforce challenges.

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Apr 15, 2026

Harrisonburg aerospace startup plans to add 51 jobs

Harrisonburg-based AeroNimble will invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operations and create 51 jobs.

Talking turkey: Va. is nation’s sixth largest producer
Apr 14, 2026

Virginia poultry co-op to add 146 jobs, invest $113M

The Virginia Poultry Growers Cooperative plans to grow its operation, investing $113.9 million and adding 146 jobs. 

A casino could be in the cards for Winchester. Rendering courtesy Winchester Economic Development Authority
Mar 31, 2026

Winchester Council greenlights casino study

Winchester City Council approved a feasibility study for a casino and entertainment complex, with a potential referendum as early as 2028 pending state approval.

Northrop Grumman's new facility at 1001 Shenandoah Village Dr., Waynesboro. Photo by USA Today Network/Reuters
Mar 31, 2026

Northrop Grumman seeks permit for new Waynesboro facility

Northrop Grumman is asking Virginia for an environmental permit for small-scale emissions related to its new facility in Waynesboro.

Frederick County EDA Director Barker steps down
Mar 3, 2026

Frederick County EDA Director Barker steps down

Frederick County Economic Development Authority Executive Director Patrick Barker stepped down from his position on Feb. 27.

Sherri and John Hill, of Elliot City, Maryland, documented their visit to the Mount Crawford Buc-ee’s for its June 30, 2025, grand opening. Photo by Norm Shafer
Mar 1, 2026

Preparation pays off in Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley's economy grew in 2025 with a $3 billion Merck expansion, new food production facilities, and strong manufacturing investments.

Then-Gov. Glenn Youngkin joined Merck & Co. at the October 2025 groundbreaking for Merck’s $3 billion facility in Elkton. Photo by Kaitlyn DeHarde, Office of Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Mar 1, 2026

$3B Merck expansion makes big impact in Shenandoah Valley

Merck is investing $3 billion to build a small-molecule manufacturing facility in Elkton, Virginia, creating 500 permanent jobs and boosting local economy.

Bryan H. Fairbanks will retire after nearly 23 years with Trex. Photo courtesy Trex
Feb 25, 2026

Trex CEO Bryan Fairbanks to retire in April

Trex Co. announced Tuesday that President and CEO Bryan H. Fairbanks will retire April 28 after nearly 23 years with the company.

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