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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 lays off 167 workers
Newport News Shipbuilding laid off 167 employees on Wednesday that had been previously furloughed this year.
CarMax CEO out after nearly a decade
CarMax CEO Bill Nash is stepping down after nearly 10 years. David McCreight will serve as interim CEO starting Dec. 1.
Norfolk’s long-awaited temporary casino opens Friday
Norfolk’s first casino experience opens Friday inside a temporary gaming hall, a predecessor to the future $750 million resort.
Irish data center power manufacturer opens first US plant in James City County
An Irish energy infrastructure manufacturer focused on data centers will establish its first U.S. plant in James City County, a $5.225 million investment expected to create 250 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday.
Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor in a historic first that boosts Democrats ahead of 2026
Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia governor’s race Tuesday, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to give Democrats a key victory heading into the 2026 midterm elections and make history as the first-ever woman to lead the commonwealth.
Virginia governor’s race will test Trump and Democrats nationally — and make history
Virginia voters choose between Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears in a historic governor’s race seen as a Trump-era test.
Amazon opens Virginia Beach fulfillment center
Amazon has opened its massive 3.2 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Virginia Beach, bringing hundreds of jobs.
The 2025 Virginia Icon Honors Awards
Enduring leadership shapes institutions, communities and workforces. Across Virginia, trailblazing executives, public servants, educators and philanthropists have spent decades building organizations, creating opportunities and mentoring the next generation — leaving a record measured not only in results but in lasting impact.[...]
MacKenzie Scott gives record $50M to Virginia State University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $50 million to Virginia State University, marking its largest-ever donation.
Fortune 500 retailer CarMax lays off 350 employees
Goochland County-based Fortune 500 used car retailer CarMax is laying off about 350 employees nationally, including 55 in Virginia.
Two Virginia companies donate to White House ballroom project
Altria Group and Booz Allen Hamilton donating to President Donald Trump’s roughly $300 million White House ballroom construction project.
