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TOP FIVE: June 2026
The most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from April 10 - May 11
Virginia Business //May 31, 2026//
TOP FIVE: June 2026
The most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from April 10 - May 11
Virginia Business //May 31, 2026//
1 | Colonial Williamsburg CEO retires Colonial Williamsburg Foundation announced in April that its president and CEO, Cliff Fleet, had retired. Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, the foundation’s longtime board chair, succeeded him. (April 28)
2 | Ex-Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and wife found dead in murder-suicide Police say
Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot his wife, Dr. Cerina Wanzer Fairfax, and then himself during a domestic dispute, according to Fairfax County police. (April 16)
3 | Kaine questions Virginia Tech president’s exit U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine suggested Virginia Tech President Tim Sands may have been ousted so that a new president could be selected before Gov. Abigail Spanberger filled university board seats. (April 10)
4 | FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ office, business in Portsmouth FBI agents raided Democratic state Sen. Louise Lucas‘ Portsmouth district office and nearby cannabis business on May 6 as part of a corruption investigation. (May 6)
5 | Virginia Supreme Court overturns redistricting referendum vote in 4-3 ruling In a blow to Democrats nationally, the Supreme Court of Virginia voted 4-3 to toss out a redistricting amendment passed by Virginia voters. (May 8)
