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House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food ba[...]
Spanberger calls on U.Va. board to wait on hiring next president
Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger sent a letter to the University of Virginia's board leaders Wednesday calling for them to delay hiring a new president or determine final candidates until she takes office in January 2026.
New documents reveal scope of Google’s Chesterfield data center campus
Google plans to build an 855,846-square-foot data center campus on a roughly 307-acre property in Chesterfield County.
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.[...]
