FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter on June 6, 2024: * * * Seventeen Fairfax County-headquartered companies landed on Fortune magazine's 70th annual Fortune 1000 list, with 10 companies again making the Fortune 500. With the retaining of the 10 companies, Fairfax County is the headquarters location of 40 percent of Virginia's 25 Fortune 500 companies - the most of any locality in the state. Fairfax County's Fortune 500 comp  more

CHARLES TOWN, West Virginia, June 6 -- The American Public University System issued the following news release: American Public University System (APUS) is teaming up with Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) to enable its members and their families to use tuition grants for earning degrees and certificates at APUS. HSLDA members can learn more by visiting here [View site in the link at bottom.]. Under the terms of the partnership, almost 100,000 HSLDA member families can access a 10  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 7 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: Today Bloomberg Law and law firm Fenwick announced the release of the sixth annual edition of the Fenwick - Bloomberg Law SV 150 List, which ranks the largest public technology and life sciences companies in Silicon Valley by revenue. The Fenwick - Bloomberg Law SV 150 List and related analyses are available at https://aboutblaw.com/bemw. "The Fenwick - Bloomberg Law SV 150 Lis  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on June 5, 2024: This weekend, full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) officially expired - forcing 470,000 Virginia families to face stark price hikes on their monthly internet bills. The ACP - a product of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law - serves more than 45,000 households in Virginia's 2nd District, lowering costs for monthly internet bills. A recent survey conducte  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: As Republicans in the United States Senate block legislation to codify the right to contraception, GOP candidates in governor's races across the country have extreme records and plans that threaten access to contraception and abortion medication in their states. Just last month, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a bill that criminalizes the possession of abortion medications such as mifepristone without a pre  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 7 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: By Leigh Anne Kelley Restricting menthol flavor in cigarettes while making nicotine replacement therapy, such as a skin patch that can help ease withdrawal, more available and affordable has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use. That was one of the findings in a study published in May in Nicotine and Tobacco Research that marks a new use of exi  more

RESTON, Virginia, June 7 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on June 6, 2024: General Dynamics announced today that Elizabeth L. Schmid has been appointed as senior vice president for Government Relations and Communications. "Betsy is assuming a greater leadership role, which reflects her strong contribution to our company," said Phebe N. Novakovic, chairman and chief executive officer. Schmid joined General Dynamics in 2015 and has served as vice president for Government Re  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, June 7 -- Hampton University issued the following news: Hampton University proudly announced that its newly launched School of Religion has formed a partnership with the Church of God in Christ Second Jurisdiction of Virginia during the 110th Hampton University Ministers' Conference (HUMC), marking a new chapter for both the university and the church community. This innovative collaboration will be a vital resource for both the Ministers' Conference and the broader faith-base  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Emily Richardson, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences The fifth-grade science classroom is buzzing with laughter and excitement as VCU's Mychal Smith throws out the questions. What's the freezing temperature? What happens when water heats up? When it's raining really hard, what else is going on? "Thunder," one student exclaims confidently. "It's windy," says another. These pint-sized proteges are  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: In May 2023, longtime champions and supporters of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar, made a transformational gift of $75 million to support Inova's heart and vascular services and, in turn, challenged the community to match their gift with contributions to Inova over the next year. Inova is proud to announce it has exceeded the "Schar Challenge" goal, raising more than $83 million for a total of $158 mill  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Joan Tupponce Virginia Commonwealth University students, alum, staff, faculty and fans show their VCU pride in different ways. It might be through a T-shirt, sweatshirt, hat or mug. So why not support the university and student scholarships by purchasing a newly designed black-and-gold VCU license plate? The university's new campaign, UNstoppable driver, is part of the UNcommon brand platform. The lic  more

SANDSTON, Virginia, June 7 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Spc. Ericka Gillespie, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs The Virginia National Guard's Sandston-based 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division welcomed 14 Soldiers to the non-commissioned officer corps during an NCO Induaction Ceremony held June 1, 2024, at the Army Aviation Support Facility in Sandston, Virginia. The ceremony honored those Soldiers promoted to the rank of sergean  more

CHANTILLY, Virginia, June 7 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: Parsons announced today that the company had received the Yukon Regional Business Sustainability Award for its Faro Mine Remediation project in Yukon, Canada. This inaugural award celebrates Yukon businesses dedicated to building a greener economy by integrating sustainable practices into business models, while prioritizing First Nations reconcil  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Restricting menthol flavor in cigarettes while making nicotine replacement therapy, such as a skin patch that can help ease withdrawal, more available and affordable has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use. That was one of the findings in a study published in May in Nicotine and Tobacco Research that marks a new use of existing data from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC's Addict  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 7 -- The West Virginia Legislature posted the following statement on June 6, 2024, from Senate President Craig Blair: * * * "We'd like to thank the Governor's Office, Department of Human Services Secretary Cynthia Persily, State Superintendent Michele Blatt, and Maj. Jim Mitchell from the West Virginia State Police for their efforts today to update the public and the media about this heartbreaking situation that occurred in Boone County. "What has become appare  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Sumin Jung, a professional dancer living in the Blacksburg area, performed her choreography during the ICAT Creativity + Innovation Day on April 29 at the Moss Arts Center. Throughout the performance, the display projected onto the walls of the studio changed, and at times, the sound did as well. Petals fell from a tree, ocean waves crashed, stars twinkled, and the pitch of the sound changed. These visual and auditory tra  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 7 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: Inova Fairfax Hospital has been recognized as a "Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access" by U.S. News & World Report for the hospital's success in providing excellent care to patients in underserved communities. Only 53 hospitals in the country received this designation. "From a foundational level equity is woven into all aspects of Inova's culture. We are proud to be recognized for excellence in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release: New American History has received national recognition from the American Association of School Librarians as one of 2024's Best Digital Tools for Teaching and Learning. New American History is a free, interactive resource from the University of Richmond, designed to help educators explore American history more deeply with their students. These learning resources, which encompass primary sources, podcast  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Virginia American Water's most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website under the Water Quality tab. The company is proud to report that once again it continues to meet or surpass water quality standards across the state. The annual Water Quality Report (also referred to as a "Consumer Confidence Report") details the qua  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The National D-Day Memorial Foundation will add layers of immersion to this year's D-Day remembrance with the help of Virginia Tech's Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology (ICAT). "D-Day changed our world, and the men and women who participated should never be forgotten," said April Cheek-Messier, president and CEO of the foundation. "It was a pivotal event in our history, and it is now the responsibility of eac  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 7 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center-School of Nursing issued the following news: Following new guidelines that recommend an antibiotic for certain individuals to prevent some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), WVU Student Health Services reminds the campus community that providers are available for STI consultations, in addition to assistance with a wide range of other non-emergency health conditions and preventive care. The guideline  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 7 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Findings from unprecedented analysis point to how genetics may be partly why post-traumatic stress disorder is twice as prevalent among women than men. * * * By Olivia Trani Women are twice as likely as men to develop post-traumatic stress disorder, but the factors contributing to this disparity have largely remained unsettled. A research team led by Virginia Commonwealth University and   more