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Oct 16, 2025

Virginia Tech Foundation may sell Hotel Roanoke

The Virginia Tech Foundation is exploring the sale of the historic Hotel Roanoke after more than 30 years of ownership.

Judge blocks Trump layoffs during government shutdown
Oct 15, 2025

Judge blocks Trump layoffs during government shutdown

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration for now must stop firing workers during the government shutdown, a federal judge ordered on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston in San Francisco said the cuts appeared to be politically motivated and were being carried out without much thought. “It&[...]

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines
Oct 14, 2025

Spanberger, Earle-Sears speak on right-to-work, talent pipelines

Virginia's gubernatorial candidates discussed business and how to strengthen the state's workforce pipeline.

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal
Oct 10, 2025

Mars nears EU approval for $36B Kellanova deal

McLean-based candy and snacks giant Mars' $36 billion bid to acquire Pringles and Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova is set to clear a major hurdle by winning unconditional European Union antitrust approval, three people with direct knowledge of the matter said.

What to watch for in the Virginia governor’s race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears
Oct 9, 2025

Candidates in Virginia governor’s debate clash over shutdown and violent rhetoric

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia gubernatorial candidates Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger faced off Thursday for the first and only time on the debate stage in a fiery affair that was combative from the very first answer. Earle-Sears, perceived by operatives in both parties to be trailing, went [...]

AstraZeneca plans multibillion-dollar pharma factory in Virginia
Oct 9, 2025

AstraZeneca to invest $4.5B in Albemarle manufacturing plants

AstraZeneca will invest $4.5 billion to establish two new manufacturing facilities in Albemarle County and create 600 direct jobs.

What to watch for in the Virginia governor’s race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears
Oct 9, 2025

What to watch for in the Virginia governor’s race debate between Spanberger and Earle-Sears

Virginia governor hopefuls Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears debate at Norfolk State in a key bellwether election.

Photo of four-story building
Oct 8, 2025

Owens & Minor to sell largest business segment for $375M

Fortune 500 company Owens & Minor, based in Henrico County, announced Wednesday that it plans to sell its Products & Healthcare Services segment for $375 million to Platinum Equity.

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Oct 8, 2025

Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn

Economists warn that the Hampton Roads region is overly reliant on federal spending and is at risk in the event of future cuts.

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
Oct 7, 2025

Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown

The Trump administration says furloughed workers aren’t guaranteed back pay during the shutdown, reversing long-standing policy.

A rendering of Colonna’s Shipyard’s latest investment, a new $70 million drydock currently under construction. Image courtesy Colonna's Shipyard
Oct 3, 2025

Colonna’s Shipyard invests $79M to build 4th drydock

Norfolk-based Colonna’s Shipyard announced Friday that it has invested $70 million to acquire its fourth drydock.

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts
Sep 29, 2025

Health systems forecast pain from Medicaid cuts

Virginia hospitals face closures as Medicaid cuts hit budgets; Augusta Health closes clinics, warns of $40M loss by 2034.

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