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Shenandoah Valley

A rendering of Virginia Technology Park, a data center campus proposed in Frederick County Image courtesy Frederick County
Jun 30, 2026

Valley communities prepare for data centers

As interest in data centers grows across Virginia, Shenandoah Valley communities are debating how to manage the industry’s potential impacts. Hundreds of residents concerned about potential data center development in Frederick County peppered a panel of experts with questions during a May 7 public forum at James Wood High [...]

Jacco van Teeffelen. Photo courtesy The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa
Jun 23, 2026

Omni Homestead taps new managing director

Jacco van Teeffelen has been named managing director of Omni Homestead Resort & Spa in Hot Springs, succeeding Mark Spadoni.

Marijuana plants are seen inside the Glass House Farms flowering greenhouse in Camarillo, California, on April 13, 2022. Photo by Reuters/Shannon Stapleton
Jun 5, 2026

Virginia medical marijuana market consolidates

Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates as Arboretum Virginia is now assigned two of Virginia's five health service areas.

Gary Daynes. Photo courtesy Mary Baldwin University
Jun 4, 2026

Mary Baldwin University announces interim president

Mary Baldwin University appointed Gary Daynes as interim president and chief transformation officer amid a turbulent year.

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Jun 4, 2026

Solar panel manufacturer to establish $23.78M Shenandoah County facility

MSolar Manufacturing will invest $23.78 million to establish a solar manufacturing facility in Shenandoah County, creating 150 jobs.

Sample bottles of Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard’s Pure Highland County Maple Syrup Photo courtesy Puffenbarger’s Sugar Orchard
Jun 1, 2026

Weather disrupts Highland maple syrup yield

Maple syrup production in Highland County fell sharply due to disrupted winter weather, impacting the annual festival and local economy.

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May 28, 2026

MasterBrand completes $3.6B acquisition of American Woodmark

MasterBrand has completed its previously announced acquisition of Winchester-based cabinet manufacturer American Woodmark.

Inside an 80 Acres Farms vertical farm. Photo courtesy 80 Acres Farms
May 27, 2026

Following merger, former Soli Organic location in Harrisonburg to close

80 Acres Farms, a vertical farming company, plans to close its Harrisonburg facility, eliminating 80 jobs following merger with Soli Organic.

Bingham & Taylor's cast iron foundry in Culpeper. Photo courtesy Bingham & Taylor
May 27, 2026

Bingham & Taylor to shut down Culpeper plant, laying off 92 employees

Utility infrastructure products manufacturer Bingham & Taylor plans to close its Culpeper plant this fall, laying off 92 employees.

Bridgewater College's Rebecca Quad, an outdoor learning space completed in 2023. Photo courtesy Bridgewater College
May 19, 2026

Parkhurst to shut down operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65

Parkhurst Dining will soon permanently shut down its operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65 employees.

Innovative Refrigeration Systems' Augusta County campus. Photo courtesy Innovative Refrigeration Systems
May 15, 2026

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans expansion in Augusta, adding 214 jobs

Innovative Refrigeration Systems plans to invest $19 million in Augusta County expansion and create 214 jobs.

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.

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