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. Tech extends president’s contract through 2027
Tim Sands has served since 2014
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Metallica won’t be playing “Exit Sandman” anytime soon — Virginia Tech President Tim Sands will stay on as the university’s president though the 2027 academic year. The university’s board of
U.Va. program guarantees job interviews for certificate students
Three companies have signed on for program with others in the works
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The University of Virginia is partnering with companies to guarantee job interviews for some certificate students. The program comes from an agreement between U.Va’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies,
TowneBank to acquire Farmers Bank
Deal valued at about $56M
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Suffolk-based TowneBank has agreed to acquire Windsor-headquartered Farmers Bankshares Inc., the parent company of Farmers Bank, the two companies announced Thursday. The deal is expected to close early next year.
Norfolk’s Military Circle Mall headed for wrecking ball
Aging mall to close by end of year for 2023 demolition
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Norfolk’s Military Circle Mall will close by the end of the year to make way for its demolition in the first quarter of 2023. The decision to close the mall
Hard Rock names president of new Bristol hotel and casino
Temporary casino to open in second quarter
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Hard Rock International Inc. has announced a president to lead its and casino operations in Bristol. Allie Evangelista most recently served three years as a vice president and general manager