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Virginia’s Top Business Ranking Set to Boost Real Estate Market, Says Expert
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia is celebrating a major accolade as CNBC named it the number one state for business. The recognition is expected to have a significant impact on the real estate market. “Maybe it can help us be the number one state for real estate, which is a major part of business,” said Michael Guthrie. The positive ranking is anticipated to attract both people and employers to vibrant communities like Charlottesville, contributing to the real estate market.
Rutter’s to Expand to Virginia
Pennsylvania-based Rutter’s has announced plans to open its first location in Virginia, coming sometime next year. The new site is planned for just east of Winchester, Pa., at the corner of Millwood Pike and Coverstone Drive, reported The Winchester Star. Growing Through New Builds. The new Rutter’s location will...
Virginia Woman Wins $617K Lottery Jackpot Playing Online Monopoly Game
A Fredericksburg woman "couldn't stop yelling" after winning a six-figure jackpot playing Lottery games online.Myrna Johnson gave her kids a brief scare after playing the MONOPOLY Progressive Jackpots game on her personal device when she realized she had cashed in on a massive windfall.The lucky lo…
Virginia menhaden fleet files motion to dismiss lawsuit
Virginia-based Ocean Fleet Services and Ocean Harvesters filed a “motion to dismiss” a $2 billion lawsuit against seafood giant Cooke Inc. of New Brunswick, Canada, that claimed the firm violated U.S. foreign ownership laws with the acquisition in 2017 of Omega Protein in Reedville, Va. The lawsuit, filed...
A Different Kind of Workspace
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – James Crenshaw and Okailey Okai joined HRS to share how they help people create a productive work space. They offer a wide variety of spaces and membership opportunities to fit a range of businesses. Mention “WAVY” to get a free three day pass!
Mom, son arrested for allegedly killing grandmother at senior living facility
NORFOLK, Va. (TCN) -- A 53-year-old woman and her 24-year-old son were arrested for allegedly strangling her mother to death in the victim’s nursing home last month. According to the Norfolk Police Department, on June 30 just before midnight, officers were called to Commonwealth Senior Living on Poplar Hall Drive regarding an unresponsive patient. Paramedics arrived at the senior home and pronounced 81-year-old Cleo Loizides deceased.
Norfolk City Council votes to move forward with design for new Maury High School
NORFOLK, Va. — Weeks after developers with Heartland Construction shared their idea for a new Maury High School, Norfolk City Council members heard feedback from the community. The current plan is to build a new high school on the property while preserving parts of the historic building. "The main...
Commander led Naval Medical Forces Atlantic to new heights
Portsmouth, Va. – Rear Adm. Matthew Case passed the helm to his long-time friend, Rear Adm. Kevin J. Brown, during the Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL) change of command ceremony held at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Hampton Roads-Portsmouth Annex, July 12. The traditional ceremony...
Va. transportation board approves railway sale to support Southwest Va. passenger rail expansion
On Tuesday, Virginia reached another stop towards expanding passenger rail by authorizing the sale of the Virginian Line to Norfolk Southern Railway Company, valued at $5 million. The Commonwealth Transportation Board authorized the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority to sell approximately 28 miles of track back to Norfolk Southern. The transportation...
Virginia Legislators, parents celebrate hundreds of millions in funding to avoid child care cliff
During the COVID-19 pandemic the federal government gave Virginia millions to support child care improvements and help get parents back to work. That money has dried up. But parents and kids are celebrating the solution the state approved this year. The Children’s Museum of Richmond was filled with the celebratory...
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