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Scott Wheeler, founder and CEO of Chesapeake-based Bay Power Solutions, dies at 75 Original

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By Sandra J. Pennecke Verified
| The Virginian-Pilot Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Scott Wheeler built his company based on a simple philosophy: Show up, work hard, stay informed and make good decisions. That company, Bay Power Solutions, rebranded from Bay Diesel Corp. remains stronger today and in good hands because of Wheeler’s dedicated leadership. Wheeler, who founded the company in 1982 and served as its president until transitioning to CEO in 2020, died on Sunday following a short illness. He was 75 years old.
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Virginia ranks No. 3 in ‘America’s Top States for Business’ Original

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By Sandra J. Pennecke Verified
| The Virginian-Pilot Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Virginia has moved back up in the rankings on “America’s Top States for Business” list, claiming the No. 3 spot this year. Ohio claimed the top spot for 2026, CNBC revealed Thursday. North Carolina, which had the top spot last year, again outranked Virginia at No. 2. Hawaii was named the worst state to do business, dragged down because of its infrastructure, workforce and cost of doing business. Last year, Virginia was ranked No. 4 behind Texas and Florida.
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Dawson Taylor, founder of Virginia Beach-based Taylor’s Do it Centers, dies at 103 Original

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By Sandra J. Pennecke Verified
| The Virginian-Pilot Verified
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Dawson Taylor, the heart and soul behind the family-owned hardware store chain, Taylor’s Do it Center, died at 103 years old on the Fourth of July. His granddaughter and company communications director, Meg Walbridge, said in an email that he passed just before the fireworks began. “A sendoff worthy of him,” she said.
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