DANVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: On Friday, October 4, 2024, Danville Community College hosted its 3rd Annual 'CyberKnights Showdown' cybersecurity competition. The 3-hour event was held on the DCC campus, followed by an award ceremony to recognize the winners. "The 'CyberKnights Showdown' highlights the immense potential in our high school students when it comes to cybersecurity," said Dr. Jerry Wallace, President of DCC. "These young individ  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2024: After an expansive national search, Inova is pleased to announce John Moynihan, MD, FACS, has been named President and Chief, Clinical Enterprise, effective today. Dr. Moynihan will be responsible for leading Inova's clinical enterprise, which includes all care delivery sites, clinical service lines, research and education, providers, and support services. He will drive Inova's clinica  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Swing-district Democrats with strong local incumbent brands & impressive fundraising prowess hung it up this Congress. It could doom Hakeem Jeffries' chances of a majority, according to the AP. Departures In House Create Crucial Republican Targets In The Fight For Majority Control The Associated Press Stephen Groves October 4, 2024 https://apnews.com/article/house-elections-michigan-virginia  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * The project - Strengthening VCU's Climate and Inclusion - will be a collaborative effort promoting civility and respect to combat discrimination. * * * Virginia Commonwealth University has undertaken a new initiative to strengthen the culture and climate on campus. As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, the Strengthening VCU's Climate and Inclusion initiative seeks to enhanc  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 5 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Oct. 4, 2024: * * * The free, half-day event at the ICA at VCU targets graduate and undergraduate students curious about a career in podcast production. * * * By Tamurlaine Melby Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU The first-ever Student Podcast Day will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University. A production of the VP  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 4 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Damages from Hurricane Helene to farms and agricultural operations in Southwest Virginia could reach well over $125 million, according to Virginia Cooperative Extension. The preliminary estimate is based on the work of Extension agents in 16 of the most heavily impacted counties who have spent the week after the September storm assisting their clients and communities, which includes completing damage assessments with farm  more