DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, Feb. 13 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing conducted an engineer exchange with Republic of Tajikistan military and law enforcement personnel Jan. 22 - 26, 2024, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. The exchange was conducted in support of the Department of Defense's State Partnership Program, in which Virgini  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: The City of Alexandria welcomes Dr. Emerald Christopher as its new Race and Social Equity Officer, effective Tuesday, February 20. Dr. Christopher will direct the City government's race and social equity programs and continue to build a framework to ensure policy decisions advance race and social equity for all Alexandria residents. "I am delighted Dr. Christopher will be joining the Ci  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Feb. 13 -- Clemson University issued the following news: By Philip Sikes Five students have been selected to represent Clemson University at the 2024 ACC Leadership Symposium, scheduled for Feb. 16-18 in Charlottesville, Virginia. The annual event is scheduled for the University of Virginia and brings together students from each Atlantic Coast Conference institution for leadership training, professional development and networking opportunities. Saylor Koon * Sophomo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following statement on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Party of Virginia Chairwoman Susan Swecker released the following statement after the passing of former Delegate Onzlee Ware: "It is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to Onzlee Ware, a stalwart champion of progress and a beloved leader in Virginia politics," Swecker said. "As a former legislator, esteemed judge, and former chair of the 6th Congressiona  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on Feb. 12, 2024: * * * Hello Team FCPS, What another great winter week we have had! Thank you to Hayfield Secondary School Administrative Assistant Leidi Khalife for sending this beautiful sunrise photo! We've had so many awe-inspiring sunrises lately, each one a reminder to appreciate the promise in every single day. "Every sunrise is like a new p  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation today announced the continuance of funding opportunities to increase flood protection across the Commonwealth through the Resilient Virginia Revolving Loan Fund (https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/dam-safety-and-floodplains/rvrf). The Fund, established in 2022 as a self-sustaining program to aid communities an  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced $12 million in the Virginia Housing Trust Fund Homeless Reduction Grants for 55 projects across the Commonwealth. The funding will advance targeted efforts to reduce homelessness with 2,177 individuals and families. "In the pursuit of sustainable economic growth and a thriving business landscape, it is imperative that we develop responsive   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 13 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news: Students in West Virginia Wesleyan College's Master's in Athletic Training Program recently heard from a range of alumni speakers working in the field. Dr. Meleesa Wohleber '00, DHSc, LAT, ATC, and MAT Program director at WVWC, said last year's AT speaker series received great feedback from students. "This year I wanted to include more alumni to really give a sense of life after Wesleyan as an athl  more