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Virginia gambling support referrals jump 36.5% in first half of 2026
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The Virginia Partnership for Gaming and Health reported a 36.53% year-over-year increase in referrals and intakes in the first half of 2026, reflecting rising demand for problem gambling support as legal gambling and online gaming expand…
Portsmouth museum initiative will spotlight Black women innovators
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A new museum effort in Virginia aims to preserve and elevate the stories of Black women whose leadership has shaped generations.
Thrive Financial closes Series A backed by Flintlock Capital and Citi SPRINT
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Thrive Financial said August 6, 2026, that it has completed a Series A financing round led by Flintlock Capital with participation from 1st & Main Growth Partners and Citi SPRINT. The Richmond-based fintech plans to use the funding to expand its…
North Wind plays key engineering role in NASA's new flight research wind tunnel
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North Wind helped design the core systems behind NASA’s new Flight Dynamics Research Facility at Langley Research Center, a 25,000-square-foot wind tunnel that opened with a ribbon-cutting last week.
Thrive Financial closes Series A to expand home improvement financing platform
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Thrive Financial said July 31, 2026, that it closed a Series A led by Flintlock Capital, with participation from 1st & Main Growth Partners and Citi SPRINT. The Virginia-based fintech plans to use the funding to expand product development,…
Three Virginia automotive businesses earn Talk Awards for customer service
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The Talk Awards recognized three Virginia auto businesses for sustained customer service performance: DH Professional Window Tinting in Chesapeake, K & W Auto Body in Woodbridge and Lee Hill Auto Service in Fredericksburg.
People Incorporated, FSBO launch financial literacy partnership
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People Incorporated of Virginia and For Small Business Only LLC are teaming up to launch the Financial Literacy Cohort™, a new financial education program for Southwest Virginia participants in workforce development programs.
Bidding to close on 1829 Madison home with business zoning
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Online bidding is set to close Aug. 4 on a circa 1829, 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in downtown Madison, Virginia, that carries business zoning and sits on a corner lot on Main Street.
Virginia tractor crashes draw attention as rural road deaths stay high
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A new study from The Warren Firm says Virginia drivers face elevated risk from tractors and other slow-moving farm equipment on rural roads.
Novartis legal leader Andrea R. Webster drives innovation and operations
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Andrea R. Webster, MBA, RP, is leading legal innovation and outside counsel strategy at Novartis, where she focuses on efficiency, transparency and enterprise-wide change.
Kedron Springer joins Six-Figure Chicks' Virginia expansion
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Chesapeake attorney Kedron Springer is helping launch Six-Figure Chicks, 7 Cities, the next regional edition of a collaborative publishing platform built to showcase women’s stories.
Virginia launches first court-ordered intelligent speed assistance program
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Virginia on July 1 became the first state to roll out a court-ordered Intelligent Speed Assistance Program for certain reckless driving offenders.
Virginia’s Gateway Region launches VGR250 campaign to promote growth
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Virginia’s Gateway Region Economic Development Organization has launched VGR250, a 2026 campaign to spotlight nine localities in south-central Virginia as a hub for logistics, manufacturing, agriculture and investment.
Novartis legal operations leader Andrea R. Webster spotlights innovation and accountability
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Andrea R. Webster, associate director of legal innovation and operations at Novartis, is being highlighted for her work modernizing outside counsel strategy and legal operations across a global business.
Wilshire Finance Partners closes $10.75 million bridge loan on Virginia warehouse property
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Wilshire Finance Partners said it closed a $10.75 million first-lien bridge loan on a light industrial and warehouse property in Virginia.
Off Leash K9 Training expands therapy dog prep in New River and Roanoke Valleys
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Off Leash K9 Training New River and Roanoke Valleys is promoting a therapy dog preparation program for dog-owner teams across Southwest Virginia.
Next 100 Coalition opposes seabed mining proposal off Virginia coast
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The Next 100 Coalition is opposing a U.S. Interior Department proposal to consider commercial seabed mining in more than 2,700 square miles off Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Credible Law unveils 48-hour MCA lawsuit guide for business owners
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Credible Law has released a free emergency guide for small business owners who are served with merchant cash advance lawsuits, outlining the first 48 hours after service and the steps that can help preserve legal defenses.
Registix hires Neal Shelton to lead business development and partnerships
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Registix has appointed industry veteran Neal Shelton as senior vice president of business development and partnerships to expand work with national brands and retailers across home and hardlines.
Virginia Beach video firm wins Communicator Award of Distinction
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Kevin Makes Sense Media in Virginia Beach won a 2026 Communicator Award of Distinction for a promo video made for the local classic rock band The Intangible Cats. The recognition comes from one of the industry’s largest competitive awards programs…
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