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A Q&A with Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Commander Christopher “Scotty” Gray
As a kid growing up in Virginia Beach, “Scotty” Gray saw military aircraft so routinely that he wanted to become a pilot. Today he is U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Christopher
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A stitch in time
ODU, EVMS eye potential merger
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At the end of 2020, Eastern Virginia Medical School firmly rejected a study recommending that the medical school merge to become part of Old Dominion University. But time passes, minds
On the cusp
Virginia is bellwether in midterm elections
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Once again, Virginia is a significant factor in this year’s national electoral playing field, in which Democrats are jockeying to stay in power and Republicans are anticipated to make midterm
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Juul settles with Va., 32 other states for $438.5M
E-cig company is partly owned by Altria Group
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After a two-year investigation, ongoing federal scrutiny and numerous lawsuits, Juul Labs Inc. tentatively settled with Virginia, 32 other states and Puerto Rico for $438.5 million on Tuesday. Virginia will
Artemis I to launch with help from Va. contractors
Northrop Grumman, SAIC, Boeing play roles in mission
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Monday’s launch was scrubbed by NASA shortly after 8:33 a.m. because of an engine issue. Weather permitting, if the Artemis 1 moon mission launches from NASA’s Kennedy Space
Va. layoffs and discharges down in June
However, 8.6% more workers quit jobs than last year
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Virginia companies put the brakes on layoffs in June, even as workers continued to seek new opportunities, refueling the Great Resignation. Virginia had 28,000 layoffs and discharges in June, a
Virginia Lottery reports record $3.75B in revenue
Sales up about 15% from FY21
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The Virginia Lottery posted record sales of $3.75 billion and a record of almost $779.6 million in profits for fiscal year 2022, the lottery’s board announced Tuesday. Sales increased roughly
Va. ABC hires chief digital and branding officer
Vida Williams is first to hold the position
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The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority has named Vida Williams as its first chief digital and branding officer, the authority announced Thursday. Williams will guide the state ABC’s digital and
Youngkin names director of rail, public transit agency
Jennifer DeBruhl to lead DRPT permanently
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin has appointed Jennifer DeBruhl to lead the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation permanently. She has been leading the agency on an interim basis since March.
EY names eight Virginians mid-Atlantic entrepreneurs of year
Six out of 13 companies recognized are based in Va.
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Eight leaders from six Virginia businesses have been named winners of Ernst & Young LLP’s Mid-Atlantic Entrepreneur of the Year Award for 2022. The winners, named in early July by