Over the summer, a team of VCU students and their teacher digitally preserved the last genuine Smithfield ham. Why it matters: Their work will help a Virginia museum maintain its vast collection of ...

The 88-year-old company was one of Virginia's biggest public companies before it was purchased. Virginia could soon see the return of one of its largest public companies. WH Group, the Chinese parent ...

The 39th annual Ham and Yam Festival is happening in Smithfield on May 3, 2025. WRAL is a proud community partner for this event. This annual festival is known for its live music, country ham biscuits ...

Virginia-based Smithfield Foods says it will shutter its Altoona ham boning facility, a move that will leave 314 workers without jobs. Smithfield's announcement comes on the heels of Tyson Foods ...

Virginia-based Smithfield Foods says it will shutter its Altoona ham boning facility, a move that will leave 314 workers without jobs. Smithfield's announcement this week comes on the heels of Tyson ...