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Voters reject Rosie’s in Pulaski, Amherst County
Voters in Pulaski and Amherst County reject pari-mutuel wagering proposals that could have brought Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums
DXC CEO announces potential sale of business unit
DXC Technology is considering selling its Insurance Software & Services division, one of the company’s three business segments.
ChatGPT will now make you animated GIFs
OpenAI is making ChatGPT image generation faster, too.
WVU neurobiologist expands neuroscience research, student training with NSF CAREER award
Eric Horstick, a West Virginia University Eberly College of Arts and Sciences neurobiologist, will use a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation CAREER award to investigate how brief changes in temperature early in life can shape the brain and behavior using zebrafish.
Commentary: A disquiet follows West Virginia's supermajority
On a night where shocking results dominated election-watching media, U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., having her re-election race insta-called was a reassuring respite of routine for a Republican Party having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad night.
Trump’s midterm drubbing could give trade partners room to resist
Us midterm election results could ease trade tensions with Asia and Europe, impacting investment commitments and trade talks with China and India.
HRS: Careers in business and information technology
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
Joe Morrissey returns to politics, unseats 16-year Petersburg City Council incumbent
Joe Morrissey (D), a former Virginia senator whose political career has been marked by controversy, defeated Howard W. Myers, the 16-year incumbent, for a seat on the Petersburg City Council.
No. 15 Texas Tech Faces Must-Win Test Against West Virginia
No. 15 Texas Tech hosts West Virginia Saturday with its College Football Playoff hopes on the line. Injuries and quarterback questions add to the pressure.
Democrats seize Congress in sweeping midterm repudiation of Trump
Democrats seized control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday, scoring sweeping victories in Republican strongholds for the first time in generations.
State employees to see small jump in health premiums under new PEIA proposal
During a hearing Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, the PEIA Finance Board released a plan that raised health insurance premiums 2% next year. This affects West Virginia state government employees.
'Full-time job to keep up with it': Drug pricing program changes worry WV clinic
Beginning in 2027, Trump administration changes to the federal 340B drug pricing program will increase the purchasing and administrative costs for eligible clinics, including in West Virginia, which will have to pay up front for the drugs and seek rebates from drug manufacturers.
Commentary: West Virginia’s doctors and federal workers fear the paper trail
Along Interstate 79 in North Central West Virginia, two kinds of workers carry a quiet fear about their own mental health.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Wednesday, Nov. 4
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Democrat Janelle Stelson wins election to U.S. House in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District
Democrat Janelle Stelson won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Scott Perry.
Abortion rights amendment passes in Virginia
2026 ELECTION COVERAGE: Watch Live | Poll Closing Times | All Live Results | Live Updates | Live Fact Check Voters have approved a ballot measure that creates a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom” in the Virginia Constitution. The amendment passed Tuesday ensures abortions can occur during the first two trimesters of pregnancy. It allows government regulations during the third trimester while still ensuring that abortions can be carried out to protect the life and
Democrat Mark Warner wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Virginia
Democratic incumbent Mark Warner won election Tuesday to the U.S. Senate representing Virginia, defeating Republican Bert Mizusawa.
Chesterfield mental health provider charged in $49M Medicaid fraud scheme
A Chesterfield mental health professional was charged for an alleged $49M mental health crisis services fraud scheme targeting Virginia Medicaid.
Binance hackers used fake job interview in $6.3B attack
Binance revealed hackers used a fake job interview and malicious software to steal $6.3 billion in crypto, exposing vulnerabilities in the exchange's security.
Roanoke coalition names Texas firm to study AI center plan
AI Ready Roanoke names Texas-based CivicSol to study demand and feasibility for a proposed regional AI Center of Excellence
OpenAI says ChatGPT is catching up to Google in search
OpenAI says ChatGPT processes one-fifth the volume of search queries as Google.
Dominion, NextEra make amendments to progress $67B merger
Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy are offering new customer and financial protections for their proposed $67 billion merger.
What to look for on Election Day as questions loom over Trump
History, polling and vibes suggest it could be an ugly night for President Trump’s Republican Party. But the political map, not to mention Republican gerrymandering, could limit Democratic gains.
‘The output of a lunatic asylum’: what the Bloomsbury group can tell us about mental health
From Virginia Woolf’s horrifying views on eugenics to James Strachey’s seminal translations of Freud, the Bloomsbury set didn’t only experience mental illness, they shaped how society thinks about it
Many WV SNAP recipients will have two sets of work requirements to keep food assistance, healthcare
Many low-income state residents will soon be required to meet two sets of work requirements — one to keep healthcare and another for food assistance.
Corruption allegations in political ads flood Virginia’s midterms and more headlines
Corruption allegations in political ads flood Virginia’s midterms and more state headlines
Poll: Roughly half of young Virginia voters ID as independents, vote Democratic
Young Virginians are engaged on political issues, but vote at lower rates.
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Tuesday, Nov. 3
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Foundation leader: Let Virginia students decide what college sports is worth to them
Athletic departments are good at raising money when they have to. They sell tickets, sponsorships and donor memberships every day. Asking them to sell themselves to their own students isn’t u…
Martinsville Is Everything That Makes NASCAR Great. America’s Short Track.
Martinsville Speedway Remains NASCAR’s True Short-Track Treasure, From Grandfather Clocks to All-the-Way Hot Dogs MARTINSVILLE, Va. — NASCAR has changed dramatically since its earliest days. The cars are faster, the technology is more advanced and the sport’s schedule looks considerably different. But Martinsville Speedway still feels like Martinsville. The Virginia short track has been part…
S&P 500 ends down; Apple dips ahead of quarterly report
The S&P 500 closed down as Apple shares fell ahead of its quarterly report and investors awaited the US midterm elections and Iran peace talks.
Wells Fargo to lay off 87 workers in Roanoke County
Wells Fargo will eliminate 87 positions in Roanoke County, with layoffs scheduled through November and December 2026.
Bon Secours completes Fauquier Health acquisition
Bon Secours Mercy Health acquired Fauquier Health, marking the Ohio-based Catholic health system’s entry into Northern Virginia.
Bon Secours completes Fauquier Health acquisition
Bon Secours Mercy Health acquired Fauquier Health, marking the Ohio-based Catholic health system’s entry into Northern Virginia.
Oil drops 7% as Iran signals openness to peace talks
Oil prices fell over 7% after iranian and qatari officials held talks signaling potential peace and stabilization of middle east crude supply.
UVA Health Expands Gastroenterology Services in Northern Virginia with Addition of Three Established Practices
UVA Health Expands Gastroenterology Services in Northern Virginia with Addition of Three Established Practices
Dominion Packaging invests $25M in new Henrico site
Packaging manufacturer Dominion Packaging has invested $25 million to expand its footprint in eastern Henrico County, with plans to create more than 100 jobs, it announced last week.
Henrico Business in Brief: Nov. 2, 2026
Weekly news and notes from the Henrico business community. Sarah Payne has joined Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer’s corporate accounting team as a senior financial analyst, the Henrico-based firm announced Oct. 26. Payne previously worked as a financial analyst for the Virginia Department of Health. Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer announced Oct.
States step up ACA subsidies as premiums keep climbing
States including Virginia, Rhode Island and California are putting new money into ACA subsidy programs as exchange premiums rise and federal support shrinks.
In Virginia and beyond, Democratic candidates increasingly embrace Medicare For All
Rep. Don Byer was among 118 co-sponsors of last year’s Medicare For All Act, a measure that didn’t advance after its introduction.
Analysis: Corruption allegations in political ads flood Virginia’s midterms
“The difference here is that in the 2026 election cycle, there is a narrative of affordability."
Brenda Lucas: Community news for Monday, Nov. 2
Click for community news in the Huntington, West Virginia, and Tri-State area.
Hampton Roads’ races top political ad spending in Virginia
Political campaigns and interest groups have spent at least $80 million in the closing months to advertise on TV, radio and online
The 2026 Virginia Icon Honors Awards
Enduring leadership shapes institutions, communities and workforces. Across Virginia, trailblazing executives, entrepreneurs, educators and civic leaders
The bottom rung is disappearing
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warns AI is cutting entry-level jobs and changing career development, impacting young workers across the us workforce.
Rockingham gains $250M battery investment
Prospect Power Storage in Rockingham County boosts Dominion Energy's capacity with a $250 million battery facility, supporting Virginia's clean energy goals.
A tale of two airports in Campbell County
Lynchburg Regional Airport secured $13 million in FAA grants for expansion, while Brookneal-Campbell County Airport faces funding cuts and operational challenges.
Mecklenburg battery energy storage project proposed
TerraForm Power proposes the Mitchell Energy Center, a 100-megawatt battery storage facility in Mecklenburg County to support grid demand and generate revenue.
Kalahari gets ready for its big splash in Virginia
Kalahari Resort in Spotsylvania is set to open its $900 million facility featuring Virginia's largest indoor waterpark and extensive conference space.
Claude the job candidate
AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude are transforming hiring in Virginia, complicating résumé authenticity and interview verification for recruiters.
Virginia faces shortage of shovel-ready megasites
Virginia's Southern Virginia Megasite development highlights a growing shortage of shovel-ready industrial sites as state funding for site preparation declines.
Suffolk weighs where recreational marijuana businesses could operate
Suffolk is weighing where recreational marijuana businesses could operate as Virginia prepares to launch its adult-use cannabis market in 2027.
Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace now open for 2027 enrollment
Health coverage sign-ups via the state continue into late January.
Experts warn Medicaid cuts will harm opioid recovery
There is good news and bad news when it comes to opioid treatment in Virginia.
Democratic leaders enter the midterms ‘confident and paranoid’
No part of a rolling, decadelong existential crisis is ever easy, even when things seem on the cusp of going well — and especially when Democrats have had their hopes raised and dashed so many times.
Virginia Arts Festival brings Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma and new Yorktown bluegrass event to region
HAMPTON ROADS — The Virginia Arts Festival will mark its 30th anniversary in 2027 with a season featuring jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and vocalist Samara Joy, along with performances in Williamsburg and a new bluegrass event in Yorktown.
On the Record | Virginia Tech Science Festival to return to Blacksburg
UVA professor explores how to bridge deep political divides in new book
In a time of intense political division, a University of Virginia researcher says the secret to better conversations isn’t winning an argument or even finding common ground, it’s genuine curiosity.
Scientists use sound waves to deliver a new attack on deadly brain cancer
Scientists at the University of Virginia have developed a promising new strategy to fight glioblastoma, one of the deadliest and most difficult-to-treat forms of brain cancer. Their experimental approach combines focused ultrasound, tiny nanoparticles, and genetic molecules called microRNAs to attack multiple cancer-driving genes simultaneously.
Business Owners Have a Window. Most Aren't Ready to Use It. by Tully Ryan
I spend my working life on both sides of a business sale. As an M&A advisor based in Wilmington, I help lower middle market owners across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia sell what they've built. As the founder and CEO of IQExit, I work with the bankers, wealth advisors, CPAs and attorneys who sit beside those owners for years before a sale ever comes up. From both seats, I keep seeing the same thing. The market is ready for our owners. Too many of our owners aren't ready for the market. Start with our own backyard. Wilmington's metro area added more than 12,000 residents between July 2024 and July 2025, a 2.6% jump that ranked seventh in the country. It also posted the highest job growth rate of any metro in North Carolina. I see the same pattern in the growth markets I work in across the Southeast. New residents mean new customers and new workers. They also mean new buyers: people who moved here from corporate jobs and want to own something, private equity groups looking for add-ons in HVAC, electrical, landscaping and other trade services, and younger entrepreneurs who would rather buy a running business than start one from scratch. The ownership numbers are hard to ignore. About half of North Carolina's small businesses have an owner who is 55 or older, and roughly 85% of those owners have no succession plan, according to the North Carolina Employee Ownership Center. Nationally, more than half of Baby Boomer business owners have no documented transition plan. That isn't a crisis yet. It's a timing problem. A lot of businesses will change hands over the next decade, and the prepared ones will get the better buyers and the better terms. Buyers have money and they're using it. But an active market doesn't mean a fast one. The IBBA's latest Market Pulse survey found that Main Street deals took six to 10 months from engagement to close in the second quarter, and lower middle market deals took 11 to 12 months. That clock starts after the owner decides to sell. In my experience, the real preparation has to start years before. Two clocks, two playbooks When I sit down with an owner or their advisor, my first question isn't “What's it worth?” It's “When?” The answer puts the owner in one of two groups. If the owner wants out within 24 months, we're in execution mode. There's no time to rebuild the business. The work is cleaning up what a buyer will test: three years of financials that tie to the tax returns, an add-back schedule you can prove, customer and vendor contracts in writing, a lease that can be assigned, and a price the market will actually pay. The goal is certainty to close. If the exit is two to five years away, the owner has something worth more than time. They have choices. That window is where most value gets built, and most owners waste it by waiting. What kills deals In the lower middle market, deals rarely die over the headline price. They die in diligence, or they get retraded late in the process. I see the same causes again and again. The owner is the business. If every key customer relationship runs through the owner's cell phone, a buyer sees risk and a lender sees more of it. The books don't hold up. Buyers spot weak accounting fast. Statements that get revised mid-process, a revolving door in the bookkeeper's chair, revenue tracked on a side spreadsheet, and margins that slip while sales climb with no clear reason all make a buyer nervous. So does an owner who pushes back when asked for documents. And plenty of private owners run personal expenses through the company. Add-backs are normal. Add-backs you can't document turn into a lower offer. The real estate isn't sorted out. Many owners hold their building in a separate LLC. That's fine, but the lease terms or the property sale should be settled before a buyer shows up, not halfway through diligence. Revenue sits in too few hands. Picture a contractor with 40% of its work coming from one builder, or a service company running on handshake deals. Buyers will still look, but the terms shift toward more seller financing, an earnout, or less cash at closing. Owners and advisors: if your exit is three to five years out • Get a baseline now. Find out where the business really stands today: what a buyer would pay, who that buyer is likely to be, and which gaps would hurt you in diligence. You can't fix what you haven't measured, and the answer is often different from what the owner expects. • Make yourself less necessary. Spend the next few years building a manager or small team that can run daily operations and own customer relationships. Put handshake deals into written contracts. A business that runs without its owner is worth more and is far easier to finance. • Clean the books for three straight years. Buyers and lenders look back at least three years. Separate personal expenses, keep the financials tied to the tax returns, track every add-back as you go, and settle the real estate plan early. A word to CPAs CPAs often see a sale coming before anyone else, and you're usually the most trusted voice an owner has. Year-end meetings are the right time to start this conversation. Here's what I'd ask every CPA to do this season with business owner clients over 55: • Ask the timing question. “Do you see yourself owning this business in five years? If not, who takes it over?” Write down the answer and bring it up again at next year's meeting. • Run a proof of cash and review revenue recognition. Make sure the cash in the bank ties to the revenue on the books. Pay close attention to contractors with work in progress and to companies selling memberships or service plans. These issues are easy to fix with years of lead time and painful to fix a month before closing. • Pair the tax return with an exit readiness review. Invite clients to complete IQExit's Exit Readiness Intelligence (ERI) process as part of year-end planning. It gives you and the client a shared picture of readiness gaps and an indicative value range, and the results come back to you as the advisor. That turns a tax meeting into a planning relationship, and it puts you in position to bring in tax and M&A help early, when choices like purchase price allocation can still save the client real money. Changing the conversation For bankers, wealth advisors and attorneys, the hard part is raising the subject without seeming to nudge a client toward the door. I understand that. Nobody wants to tell a 60-year-old owner it's time to sell. So don't. Ask a different question: “If a buyer called tomorrow, what would they find?” That's a planning question, not a pitch, and it's useful whether the exit is two years out or 15. It's the question we built IQExit to help advisors answer. Whether you're in Wilmington, Raleigh, Charleston, Richmond or anywhere else, owners have a real opening right now. The buyers are out there and so is the capital. The owners who come out ahead will be the ones who start getting ready before they're ready to sell.
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
There are now three lawsuits calling for a halt to potential work on a monument that would rise 250 feet on a patch of grass off the bridge that spans the Potomac River, connecting the city with Arlington National Cemetery.
Trump tariffs hitting small business owners in multiple ways
“Seeing prices on our goods go up and up.”
Virginia and D.C. sue over Trump's arch, adding to mounting legal challenges
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting, with the District of Columbia and Virginia suing in federal court Saturday as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week.
Virginia and D.C. sue to stop proposed Trump arch
The Trump administration has said it plans to begin construction of a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial on Nov. 5 following approval of the final plans.
Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin
The legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch are mounting.
Trump’s Arch Faces New Legal Challenge From Virginia and D.C.
The two jurisdictions contend that President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch is “flagrantly unlawful,” citing concerns over traffic, the environment and historic preservation.
Trump tariffs hitting small business owners in multiple ways
“Seeing prices on our goods go up and up.”
Trump tariffs hitting small business owners in multiple ways
“Seeing prices on our goods go up and up.”
West Virginia state workers see moderate rise in health care costs with new PEIA plan
Johnston-Willis Hospital breaks ground on $24.6M expansion
HCA Healthcare is spending $24.6 million to expand the Brain and Spine Center at Johnston-Willis Hospital in Chesterfield County.
West Virginia hemp business facing closure if new federal rules take effect
Over the past three and a half years, Moon Flower Hemp has become a staple of downtown Buckhannon, serving various cannabis products to adults from across West Virginia and beyond. However, decisio…
Buitoni to close Danville plant, lay off 251 employees
Buitoni plans to close its Danville pasta plant Dec. 28, eliminating 251 jobs as the company prepares to shut down operations.Buitoni plans to close its Danville pasta plant Dec. 28, eliminating 251 jobs as the company prepares to shut down operations.
QB Anthony Colandrea returning to Nebraska in 2027
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea has found a home at Nebraska and will return for his final season of eligibility in 2027, his agent confirmed Friday.Colandrea was the starter at Virginia (2023-24) and UNLV (2025) before landing in Lincoln and leading the Cornhuskers this season.
Genworth CEO to retire at year’s end
McInerneyGenworth CEO Tom McInerney will retire at year’s end, with CFO Jerome Upton expected to take over as president and CEO.
Virginia SCC offers health insurance shopping guidance
Open enrollment through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace begins Nov. 1. The State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance urges shoppers to compare not only monthly premiums but also deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, covered prescriptions, provider networks and restrictions on care. “Not all health plans are created alike. Some are not insurance
Developers plan 99-room hotel in Henry County
A 99-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel is planned in Henry County, with construction expected to begin by year-end.
The HomeView and Echo Show 16 could be the family computers I’ve been asking for
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Virginia Tech leads women's health research project
Hormones are a big part of the women’s health conversation, and Virginia Tech professor Raffaella De Vita is leading a multi-million dollar project that will look at how they affect women’s bodies throughout their lives. News4’s Juliana Valencia and Molette Green spoke with her about her work.
Sentara Health, Aetna expand partnership
Hampton Roads Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina News, Weather, Traffic and Sports.
Political analyst says affordability and President Donald Trump will define the midterms
With the midterm elections just days away, we are breaking down what issues will define key races in Virginia.
Polymer Alliance Zone receiving nearly $200K from Rural Business Development Grant
The West Virginia Polymer Alliance Zone Inc. (PAZ) is one of the six recipients sharing $554,000 in Rural Business Development Grants.
Political analyst says affordability and President Donald Trump will define the midterms
With the midterm elections just days away, we are breaking down what issues will define key races in Virginia.
Why Should I Vote for Reproductive Freedom in November?
Virginia will vote on a ballot amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution this midterm election.
Henrico apartment complexes sell for $143M
Two Henrico County apartment complexes sold for $143 million to Solomon Organization, which plans renovations and operational improvements
'This is so crazy!' Virginia college student looking for shark teeth finds rare Native American spearpoint
A biology student found a Native American stone spearpoint when searching for shark teeth along the coast of Virginia.
Alexandria defense contractor to lay off 65 employees
DCS plans to permanently lay off 65 employees at Fort Belvoir in December after the U.S. Army selected another contractor.
Washington Business Journal Highlights McGuireWoods’ Tysons Managing Partner John Thomas
The Washington Business Journal featured John E. Thomas Jr., McGuireWoods’ office managing partner in Tysons, Virginia, in an Oct. 26, 2026, feature story on regional business executives with new roles....
Virginia’s Thijs De Ridder back to tackle ‘unfinished business’ after NCAA loss
De Ridder is the ACC's Preseason Player of the Year going into his second season with the Cavaliers.
The Politics Hour: What's at stake locally in the 2026 midterms
UVA's Center for Politics Director Larry Sabato on Virginia possibly being the key to a blue wave, WAMU's Jenny Abamu breaks down the redistricting constitutional amendment, and Washington Sun's Martin Austermuhle explains the controversy around at-large D.C. Councilmember Robert White's bid for D.C. Delegate.
Virginia advanced manufacturing hub receives $24.8M federal grant
Virginia’s AM2 Tech Hub is set to receive $24.8 million in federal funding to support advanced manufacturing.
Small Business Administration loan program available to WV residents affected by August flood
West Virginians affected by severe storms and flooding in August still have time to apply for federal assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery.
Small Business Administration loan program available to WV residents affected by August flood
West Virginians affected by severe storms and flooding in August still have time to apply for federal assistance through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery.
Health officials issue alert after 41 salmonella cases reported in West Virginia
West Virginia health officials have issued a public health alert while investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, with 41 cases reported since early September.
Health officials issue alert after 41 salmonella cases reported in West Virginia
West Virginia health officials have issued a public health alert while investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium, with 41 cases reported since early September.
Elementary School Near 11 Data Centers Raises Health Concerns
An elementary school in Loudoun County, Virginia is nearly surrounded by 11 data centers and community members are concerned about the pollution that be might produced and what their kids might be breathing. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for TODAY.
With new digital dashboard, Morrisey promises to move at ‘the speed of business’
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey launched a new digital dashboard that offers a one-stop shop for businesses applying for permits. The system, which had a soft launch Oct. 1, pulls together permit applications from 13 different agencies. It will also include a fast-track application process. The One Stop Shop Permitting Portal is part of the Speed to Build initiative.
CLOG's 'Annie' coming to the Clay Center; 'Les Misérables' auditions slated
CHARLESTON — The Charleston Light Opera Guild and the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences of West Virginia will co-present the beloved Broadway musical “Annie” Friday and next weekend