The top trending major business stories on VirginiaBusiness.com from March 15 to April 14 were led by news of the death of Fairfax County developer John “Til” Hazel Jr.

1  |  Fairfax County developer John ‘Til’ Hazel Jr. dies at age 91

Hazel was a key figure in the transformation of Tysons from a rural outpost to a thriving edge city. (March 16)

2  |  Stihl Inc. names new president and CEO

Terrence “Terry” Horan took the helm of the Virginia Beach-based chainsawand outdoor power equipment manufacturer on April 1.(March 31)

3  |  Hampton University names next president

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Darrell K. Williams will succeed William R. Harvey, whois retiring on June 30 after 44 years leading the HBCU. (April 13)

4  |  McGlothlins make nearly $60 million gift to VMFA

The gift to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts from Bristol-area philanthropists James W. and Frances Gibson McGlothlin included 15 paintings, featuring works by Norman Rockwell, John Singer Sargent and Andrew Wyeth. (March 15)

5  |  Fertilizer shortage hits Va. farmers

Fertilizer is in short supply due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (March 22)