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Virginia Business// November 29, 2020//

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The top trending stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from Oct. 16 to Nov. 15 included the news that Virginia Military Institute’s superintendent stepped down weeks after a Washington Post exposé alleged the state-supported university had an atmosphere of “relentless racism.”

Governor issues new COVID-19 restrictions With coronavirus cases rising, Gov. Ralph Northam limited gatherings to 25 people and required face masks be worn by people ages 5 and up in public places indoors. (Nov. 13)
VMI superintendent resigns amid racism probe Ret. U.S. Army Gen. J.H. Binford Peay III resigned a week after Gov. Northam announced the state would launch a probe into racism allegations. (Oct. 26)
Falwell sues Liberty University, claiming defamation Former Liberty President and Chancellor Jerry Falwell Jr. filed suit against the Christian university. (Oct. 29)
Former Boy Scouts campground in Middlesex County sells for $3.5M Property will become a commercial RV campground. (Oct. 30)
All four Va. casino referendums pass in landslide Voters in Bristol, Danville, Norfolk and Portsmouth overwhelmingly supported local referendums allowing casino resorts to be built in their cities. (Nov. 3)

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