Chantal, North Carolina and Virginia
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Virginia, which was ranked No. 1 in 2024, dropped to No. 4. Federal job cuts were a major factor in this year's study, CNBC reported.
Virginia scored 1,578 out of a possible 2,500 points, ranking No. 1 for education and second for infrastructure.
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Virginia loses No. 1 spot in America’s Top States for Business in 2025 as President Trump’s federal government job cuts hit the state economy.
It earned the distinction for the third time in the past four years due to “a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality,” according to a story from
CNBC names North Carolina as the top state in the United States for business, marking the third time in four years the Tar Heel State has earned the title.
Hampton University and the NBA announced the team's selection to next year's HBCU Classic held during the 2026 NBA All-Star weekend.
Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina, will potential bring heavy rain and gusty winds in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.