Among the six places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register are a house in Charlottesville designed by Milton L. Grigg, the celebrated architect best known for his work on the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello in the 20th century; a Danville elementary school featuring architecture representative of mid-20th–century educational trends and their effect on the development of suburbs in Virginia after World War II; and a unique, mid-1700s American frontier–style home in the Shenandoah Valley that grew into a commercial business in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Dec. 12 that Duchess Dairy will invest nearly $1 million to expand its dairy processing operations in Wythe County in southwest Virginia. The family-owned and operated dairy manufacturer plans to grow its operation by adding a production line of churned butter to its it popular line of premium bottled milk.

“Cambridge Pavers' decision to establish its first manufacturing facility outside New Jersey in Pittsylvania County demonstrates the Commonwealth's competitive advantages for manufacturers,” said Gov Youngkin. “This $47.35 million investment will create valuable job opportunities for Virginians while strengthening our advanced manufacturing sector.  This is the second major manufacturing facility announcement Pittsylvania County recently.

Gov. Youngkin ordered that the flags shall be lowered at sunrise on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset.

Smith has served as a First Year Writing and Rhetoric Instructor at the Virginia Military Institute since 2013, teaching courses in rhetoric and writing. She is a published poet and has received numerous awards for her work.

According to a news release, the three constitutional amendments were filed as Senate Joint Resolutions, and described as "covering critical issues including voter qualifications, marriage equality, and reproductive rights."

Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility near Emporia.. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in the Greensville County Industrial Park.

“Executive Order 43 will empower parents with the tools they need to protect their children and sets the stage for a statewide response to reclaim childhood and ensure the next generation can thrive.”