Dollar Tree lays off 50-plus employees from its Chesapeake headquarters
Dollar Tree, reeling from a loss in value at its Family Dollar division, confirmed Friday it laid off employees at its headquarters in Chesapeake.
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Suffolk mayor reflects on city’s progress over 50 years during State of the City address
Suffolk Mayor Mike Duman took attendees back to 1974, marking the city's 50th anniversary since it merged with Nansemond County to the present-day Suffolk, and then offered a glimpse into...
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Beloved on-air personality Holly Williams leaves Hampton Roads radio scene after 34 years
Holly Williams resigned from her position as on-air personality with BOB-FM because she said it is time for her move closer to her family up north.
Hampton Roads hospital systems work to protect health care workers from violent situations
Health care workers account for 73% of all nonfatal workplace violence injuries, according to federal labor data. Health care professionals are five times more likely to face workplace violence than...
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For this new Selden Market business, Norfolk couple combines love of plants and tea
The all-in-one tea café and plant shop opened on May 13 as an incubator business in Selden Market, operated by the Downtown Norfolk Council.
Hampton Roads’ new Gen Z commission is eager to bring collaborative change to region
The mission of the commission is to hear and address the most pressing challenges for the Gen Z community of Hampton Roads.
Retired judge, community advocate and philanthropist, Chesapeake’s Richard S. Bray dies at 77
After retiring as a judge, Richard S. Bray served 19 years as the president and CEO of the Beazley Foundation.
Hampton Roads Workforce Council launches partnership to boost region’s pool of health care workers
On April 29, the council officially launched the Hampton Roads Partnership for Health Sciences — a collaboration of employers, educators and economic development professionals.
Norfolk-based wealth and investment management firm acquired by Ohio-based company
With all 45 employees still on board following the acquisition, Wayne Wilbanks assured clients they will see little change, except for the company’s name.
Rue21 plans to close all stores nationwide, including 4 in Hampton Roads
The local stores slated to close are in MacArthur Center and Janaf Shopping Yard in Norfolk, Patrick Henry Mall in Newport News and Crossways Shopping Center in Chesapeake.