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Virginia’s new pay transparency law changes the rules for job postings
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1594+ words) Virginia job seekers now have a right to know what a position pays before applying online under a new state law aimed at giving workers more leverage in hiring and salary negotiations. The new law, which took effect July 1, requires…...
Column: For rural Virginia, data centers are more than technology
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (395+ words) Since the first data center project was announced in Mecklenburg County in 2010, union workers have helped build these facilities and the energy infrastructure powering them. For many rural communities, projects of this scale are among the few capable of bringing…...
Virginia State president gets graduates dancing at spring commencement - AOL
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (342+ words) Virginia State University welcomed 850 graduates with undergraduate, graduate and doctorate degrees following the May 16 spring commencement. As family and friends stood inside the MultiPurpose Center and screamed and cheered their names, the students filed into the arena. Some were grinning…...
Virginia State Parks recognized as a 2026 top Virginia employer for interns
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (473+ words) WSLS Buy a Happy Meal, Help a Family: McDonald’s Launches “Happy Meals for the House” in Southwest Virginia Are special election ads getting more fearful? Local political expert weighs in Martinsville city council releases forensic audit into city finances, report…...
Virginia unemployment rate ticks up, as labor pool shrinks
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (512+ words) The gradual increase in unemployment to begin this year coincides with a decreasing labor force, driven by cuts in federal government employment and fewer jobs in professional and business services, which often reflect changes in federal jobs and contract spending....
Spanberger signs more than 20 bills to strengthen Virginia schools
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (135+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of bills aiming to strengthen Virginia schools throughout the Commonwealth. Spanberger signed more than 20 bills with bipartisan support to make sure students are set up for long-term success by prioritizing child safety…...
Virginia Tech housing policy shift raises concerns for Blacksburg mayor
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (431+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – The mayor of Blacksburg is urging Virginia Tech officials to delay a proposed housing policy change, warning it could strain the town’s housing market and public services while accelerating student enrollment growth. In a letter dated April…...
Business Notes: NSU raises $147M; McDonald’s to open in Virginia Beach
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1285+ words) Norfolk State University’s Now Is Our Time campaign raised $147 million, exceeding its original $90 million goal. View the latest business news in Hampton Roads. L.G. Shaw III has joined the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame’s board of directors. Shaw, a…...
Tim Sands to step down as Virginia Tech president; Commonwealth politicians reflect on his service
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (348+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Virginia Tech president Tim Sands announced plans to step down. In a letter addressed to Hokies everywhere, Sands indicated he would serve in the role until a suitable successor is in place. Sands is the 16th president of…...
Virginia Tech considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (1016+ words) BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia Tech students are upset over the potential loss of programs that benefit hundreds of students. The school’s board of visitors is considering eliminating Living-Learning Communities (LLCs). The board is considering eliminating these programs to make room…...