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VirginiaBusiness.com’s top 5 most-read news stories: April 11-May 11, 2025
VirginiaBusiness.com’s top 5 most-read news stories: April 11-May 11, 2025
The top five most-read daily news stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from April 11 through May 11 included news of infighting between state Republicans, as John Reid refused Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s call to drop out of the lieutenant governor race.
1 | Georgia-Pacific to close Emporia mill, cutting 550+ jobs
The Atlanta-based pulp and paper manufacturer plans to permanently shutter its Emporia plywood mill. (May 2)
2 | DOJ demands University of Virginia prove it’s dismantling DEI
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a directive calling on the university’s administration to provide evidence on its progress in dissolving and dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. (April 30)
3 | GOP lieutenant governor candidate stays in race, defying Youngkin
Former conservative radio talk show host John Reid resisted the governor’s call to drop out of the race, characterizing allegations that Reid posted images of nude men on Tumblr as “a total fabricated internet lie.” (April 25)
4 | U.Va. med school faculty, clinical leaders defend those who backed CEO’s resignation
More than a month after Dr. K. Craig Kent resigned as UVA Health‘s CEO, internal conflict continued. (April 11)
5 | Amazon’s HQ2 hiring falls short of 2024 target
Amazon.com downgraded its confidence in meeting a goal of creating 25,000 jobs at its Arlington East Coast headquarters by 2038. (April 21)
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