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Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s travel center off I-95

Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve a rezoning and permit for a Buc-ee’s travel center.

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Spanberger vetoes legislation for creating marijuana retail market

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Virginia Business wins international awards for breaking news, cover design

The Alliance of Area Business Publishers gave Virginia Business cover design and breaking news coverage awards.

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Parkhurst to shut down operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65

Parkhurst Dining will soon permanently shut down its operations at Bridgewater College, laying off 65 employees.

Real Estate

Neil Amin speaks at a groundbreaking celebration Monday. Photo courtesy Shamin Hotels

Shamin Hotels breaks ground on $100M+ hotel in Richmond

Shamin Hotels celebrated breaking ground Monday on a $100M+, dual-brand Marriott hotel in Richmond's Scott's Addition.

Money

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Stocks fall as US bond yields climb, oil eases after latest Iran war headlines

U.S. stocks declined as bond yields rose to 19-year highs and oil prices eased amid ongoing U.S. talks with Iran to end the conflict, impacting market sentiment.

Government

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FAA awards $73.6M to support 3 Virginia airport projects

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $73.6 million to support three Virginia airport terminal projects.

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Hampton Roads real estate exec Barbara Wolcott retires

After more than five decades in the real estate industry, longtime Hampton Roads brokerage executive Barbara M. Wolcott has retired.

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Rolley Davis, President of Sussex Development Corporation.

Rolley Davis Promoted to President of Sussex Development Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA — Sussex Development Corporation, a leading construction management firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, announced today the promotion of Rolley Davis from Vice President to President. As President, he will oversee company operations, strategic initiatives, and long-term growth, while continuing to foster the culture of integrity, commitment, collaboration, and excellence that has defined […]

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June 4th, 2026 - 11:30 AM

The C-Suite Awards celebrate top corporate executives who consistently demonstrate remarkable leadership skills, integrity, values, vision, [...]

Forty Under 40

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Forty Under 40 recognizes up and coming business professionals — Under the age of 40 — based on their professional accomplishments, comm[...]

Best Places to Work in Virginia

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Best Places to Work in Virginia is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group that examines your company’s practices, programs an[...]

Women In Leadership

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The Women in Leadership Awards celebrate top women executives for their overall professional accomplishments, civic engagement, mentorship, [...]

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Oil prices rise 3% to two-week high on Iran war supply concerns

US debt load could undercut Warsh’s plan to shrink Fed balance sheet

Markets begin eyeing a Fed rate hike around the turn of the year

Oil prices up 2% as Trump and Iran’s comments dent peace hopes

FCC approves Verizon’s $1B spectrum purchase

US jury awards family of Boeing 737 MAX crash victim $49.5M

US weekly jobless claims increase moderately, labor market remains stable

US import prices surge in April as fuels post biggest gain in four years

OpenAI logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

OpenAI aiming for speedy IPO, source says, as market awaits SpaceX filing

OpenAI is preparing to confidentially file for a U.S. IPO soon, aiming for a September debut as competition and SpaceX's filing loom.

A drone view of a pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Oil prices slump after Trump comments while analysts point to supply crunch

Oil prices dropped over 2% after President Donald Trump's comments on Iran peace talks, while analysts warn of ongoing supply disruptions in the Middle East.

A man walks in front of a GameStop store in the Jackson Heights neighborhood of New York City, New York, U.S. January 27, 2021. Picture taken January 27, 2021. REUTERS/Nick Zieminski/ File Photo

GameStop increases stake in eBay to more than 6%

GameStop increased its stake in eBay to about 6.6%, advancing its bid to acquire the e-commerce giant despite eBay's rejection.

A pump jack operates near a crude oil reserve in the Permian Basin oil field near Midland, Texas, U.S. February 18, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman/File Photo

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans

Oil prices dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump paused planned attacks on Iran to allow for negotiations, easing Middle East conflict concerns.

A combination image shows OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Elon Musk during the trial. REUTERS/Manuel Orbegozo

Elon Musk loses lawsuit against OpenAI

Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI in a California federal court, with the jury ruling the case was brought too late and OpenAI not liable.

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Millennials burn out while holding it all together

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Local leaders shape solar’s future

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U.S. equity fund inflows ease to a six-week low

U.S. equity fund inflows dropped to a six-week low as investors reacted to crude oil price surges and Federal Reserve policy uncertainty.

The People Paradox: Why ‘Soft’ Skills Deliver the Hardest Numbers

Are your best people leaving over money — or this?

COVID did something to us that a decade of wellness programs never could. It forced us to look directly at our own mortality and ask with unusual honesty, is this how I want to spend my time? That question did not stay at the dinner table. It followed people into their offices, their Zoom calls […]

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Maritime and logistics can lift the commonwealth

Virginia Maritime Association's executive director on state's maritime industry

Richard Foster. Photo by James Lee

No one’s indispensable — and that’s a good thing

Cross-training is a key strategy used by 68% of Virginia’s 2026 Best Places to Work to ensure operational continuity and employee engagement.

The choice we’re making about AI

The choice we’re making about AI

AI can improve productivity if implemented with training and human connection. Poor rollouts cause frustration and workplace loneliness, warns Best Companies Group.

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