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Massage Parlor Sex Trafficking + 'Price Is Right' Winner + New Data Center Proposal: VA Business News

Latest Virginia business news includes record $240K game show win, dog adoptions, and massage parlor arrests.

A retired military veteran from Virginia took home over $240,000 in cash and prizes, setting a new record for the daytime game show.
A retired military veteran from Virginia took home over $240,000 in cash and prizes, setting a new record for the daytime game show. (Courtesy of CBS)

The latest business news in Virginia features a mix of community transitions and remarkable personal milestones.

While local commerce sees shifts with a longtime Northern Virginia grocery store closing and authorities addressing illegal activity at an Alexandria massage parlor, the region also celebrates success stories like a record-breaking "Price Is Right" payout for a Virginia veteran and a community-focused dog adoption event.

Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting At NoVA Convenience Store Prompts Investigation

Police are investigating a deadly confrontation at an Arlington 7-Eleven where a suspect brandished a knife before being shot by officers.

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VA Community Celebrates Completion Of Ballfield Improvements

Reston Association officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to debut enhanced field quality and new player amenities after a year of construction.

VA Veteran Wins Record-Breaking Payout On 'The Price Is Right': Reports

A retired military veteran from Virginia took home over $240,000 in cash and prizes, setting a new record for the daytime game show.

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A retired military veteran from Virginia took home over $240,000 in cash and prizes, setting a new record for the daytime game show.

Local Growers Open Their Doors For VA Farm Tour

More than 40 farms across the region are participating in a self-guided weekend tour featuring alpaca meet-and-greets and local harvest education.

Accused Sex Traffickers Arrested At NoVA Massage Parlor: Report

Two women face charges after a search warrant was executed at a Huntington-area business as part of a multi-agency investigation.

Data Center Developer Proposes NoVA Cloud Campus To Replace Office Complex

Serverfarm has filed plans to demolish 1970s-era office buildings and a parking structure to build a state-of-the-art "Vienna Cloud" facility.

Yacht Lobsters Open 33rd Season Of NoVA Concerts On The Town

The popular summer concert series returns to Reston Town Center this weekend, kicking off months of free live music under the pavilion.

Man Found Stumbling Behind VA Walmart Cited For Public Intoxication: Sheriff

A 44-year-old man was taken into custody after deputies observed him struggling to maintain balance behind a Fredericksburg retail store.

NoVA Fresh Market Grocery Store Closing In May: Report

After 15 years in the Town of Vienna, the specialty grocer has announced it will shutter its Branch Road location by the end of the month.

Planned Vote On New NoVA Data Center Pulled From County Agenda: Report

A controversial proposal for a new data center in Prince William County has been delayed following a sudden change in the local board's schedule.

NoVA Giant To Host Dog Adoption Event For National Pet Month

The McLean grocery store is partnering with a local rescue foundation to help find forever homes for pets in honor of National Pet Month.

Founding Farmers Launching Barbecue Dinners At NoVA Location Soon

Beginning May 26, the farmer-owned restaurant group will introduce scratch-made barbecue trays and sandwiches to its Alexandria menu.

NoVA BID Signs New Leases At Wilson Boulevard Buildings, Plans Move

The Rosslyn Business Improvement District is relocating its headquarters to stay centered within the community it serves.

NoVA Hyatt Regency Unveils $13M Guest Room Renovation

The 300-room hotel at Tysons Corner Center has completed a major overhaul featuring fashion-influenced designs and modern guest experiences.

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