ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Albemarle County Public Schools issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is pleased to announce the completion of extensive lead testing, confirming that drinking water in all ACPS facilities is safe. The results show that water in ACPS facilities meets or exceeds the safety standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Virginia Department of Health. ACPS proactively tested the water s  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Dressed in fiery orange regalia trimmed with vibrant purples and blues, Alicia Aldaz strutted down the runway at Squires Student Center. As she raised her arms, displaying the fringed sleeves of her design, she looked poised to take on the world. Her confidence would make the younger version of herself the one who began her journey at Virginia Tech more than 20 years ago proud. Now, she is back in Blacksburg to finis  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Oct. 10, 2024 7:30 p.m. Effective immediately, the Virginia Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water has lifted the boil water notice for the Town of Blacksburg and Virginia Tech. You are encouraged to flush faucets for 5-10 minutes to introduce new water throughout house or apartment plumbing and discard any ice made during the boil water notice. Read these instructions for flushing water through your home. Th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Haldre Rogers is determined to avoid the practice of "parachute research." Rather than dropping into a location, conducting weeks of field work, and then leaving to finalize the results, Rogers believes in becoming a part of the community letting local research needs drive the questions, collaborating with those who know the land, training local biologists, and disseminating research discoveries with residents. As an   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Eagle Hill Consulting, a management consulting services provider, issued the following news: * * * Male, Millennial and Baby Boomer employees most likely to stick with employers; government employee results consistent with national results * * * The Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index held steady for the third quarter of 2024, decreasing by less than half a point to 104.7 from 105.1 from the previous quarter. While employee attrition rates   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia researchers and artists are shaking up the way we see cybersecurity in a new art exhibition, showing how our personal information, images, emotions, and more can be used against us or to create connections. Funded by the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), the CyberArts 2024 Exhibit is open at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria until Jan. 19, 2025. The opening reception will be held on Oct. 18 from 6-  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: BECKLEY, WV -- Gov. Jim Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice today presented Shawn Ball a Distinguished West Virginian Award, recognizing his impactful work with the Communities In Schools program and commitment to improving the lives of children in West Virginia. Shawn Ball, President of Ball Toyota, is one of Communities In Schools West Virginia's biggest partners, con  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Associate Professor of Practice and Chair of Industrial Design Martha Sullivan and Assistant Professor Isabel Prochner, both of the School of Design in the College of Architecture, Arts, Design, were recognized for their achievements at the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) International Design Conference. Sullivan received the Career Educator Award and Prochner accepted the Young Educator Award on Sept. 13,   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 (TNSres) -- Marshall University issued the following news release: As part of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Quality Initiative at Marshall University, Dr. Allison Carey will discuss her recent book, Doubly Erased: LGBTQ Literature in Appalachia at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the library's third floor. Carey is professor and chair of the Department of English, and a distinguished scholar. In her book, she examines  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: A group of students and faculty from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine organized an outreach event with the Monacan Indian Nation, providing mentorship and guidance to Tribal high school and college students who are interested in pursuing careers in medicine. The day-long event featured hands-on learning activities and a panel discussion focusing on medical students' personal experiences with medical school.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Each semester, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets selects new cadet leaders to maximize the opportunities for students to lead during the academic year. These leaders make up the cadet chain of command and are responsible for the planning and operations of the corps every day. With about 1,300 cadets in the corps, running the regiment is no small task. The fall semester leadership was chosen at the end of the spring semes  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- PBS issued the following news release: Today, PBS announced the hiring of Geoff Daniels as Vice President, Programming & Development. In this role, Daniels will lead the development and execution of PBS's programming strategy focused on science, natural history, history, and arts genres. Prior to this role, Daniels was the executive director for Jackson Wild, the world's preeminent natural history and conservation media organization, where he led year-round progr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Zhenshan Chen wants to plant seeds for a greener, more profitable future for farmers. An assistant professor of agricultural and applied economics, Chen's research efforts are growing with help from the Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment (ISCE) Preparing your Research for an Extramural Proposal (PREP) Program. This support will prepare Chen to apply for federal grants for his project focused on creating a c  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Riparian zones, the space where forests and streams meet, are intimately connected. Yet a wholistic understanding about these zones is lacking because such work requires a combination of aquatic and terrestrial sciences. That's soon to change with the help of a nearly $1 million National Science Foundation grant led by scientists at Virginia Tech and the University of Arkansas. Their work will explore how salt impacts th  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: While traditional landscaping is made up of plants that require regular watering, fertilizer, and maintenance, a rock garden is designed to thrive in poor soil and dry conditions. If you have problematic landscape features such as a moderately steep slope, dry soil, and rocks, you have the perfect environment for a rock garden. "A rock garden can be a way to a way to turn a small hot, dry patch into a wonderful focal poi  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm, on legal due diligence regarding a proposed majority stake in Lebronze alloys ("the Company"), a global leader in the advanced materials space, in partnership with Michel Dumont, owner of the Company, who would remain a significant shareholder and Executive Chairman. The team advising Astorg was led by corporate partners An  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: A $10,000 grant from the Titmus Foundation and an $8,780 grant from the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation, the Faye Marcum Mifka Fund, the Jeff and Sandra Wilson Fund, and the Robert R. Bowen, MD Foundation Fund have funded the purchase and replacement of treatment tables for the University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. "Grants from foundations play a large role in increasing our capacity to ser  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Below is a sampling of activities coming up this week, including the On-Campus Housing Fair, the Student Tailgate, and the Pickleball Club's Community Pickleball Tournament. Be sure to check GobblerConnect for additional activities. Monday, Oct 14 The Native Vote: 100 Years After Citizenship On-Campus Housing Fair Self-Care Mind Body Flow (multiple sessions) Professional Development Workshop for Women in STEM Send   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * OAG Distributed Over $50,000 in TRIAD Grants Across Virginia * * * Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today marked the 30th Anniversary of TRIAD in Virginia in Williamsburg. TRIAD is a program dedicated to improving relationships between community members, law enforcement, and senior citizens to better protect and serve Virginia's seniors. First brought to   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional key administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Ali Ahmad, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs * Nicole Ogburn, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Engagement * Josh Humphries, Director of Legislative Affairs COMMONWEALTH * Em  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Tennessee-based medical device reprocessing company will invest $1.22 million and create 60 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Currie Medical Inc., a company specializing in medical device manufacturing and reprocessing, will invest $1,220,000 to expand its operations in the City of Norfolk. The company will lease a 30,000 square-foot facility to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Stone product manufacturer and distributor will invest $9.7 million and create 59 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Marble Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stone products, will invest $9.7 million to expand its operations in Caroline County. The project will create 59 new jobs and include the establishment of a warehouse and di  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Americans are getting older. By 2030, the people age 65 and older are expected to make up 20 percent of the United States population, according to the National Center for State Courts Center for Elders and the Courts. Despite the notable increase of senior adults in America, health professionals have noticed significant financial, systemic, and other barriers to accessing and consuming healthy foods. In order to combat   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Battling against 12 teams from five universities, the Virginia Tech Weed Science Team has secured yet another first-place finish at the Northeastern Weed Science Society Weeds Contest. The annual competition, hosted this year by North Carolina State University, challenges participants in a series of real-world scenarios and technical tasks in the field of weed science. This year's contest included four key events: weed i  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice and the West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) announced today the award of a $4.7 million contract to Specialty Groups Inc. to upgrade and install Road Weather Information System (RWIS) stations in West Virginia. These roadside weather stations collect data on weather and road conditions and transmit it to the WVDOT's Traffic Management Cen  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Colonial Williamsburg and William & Mary will celebrate with a series of special events. * * * By Colonial Williamsburg staff Two hundred years ago, the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, visited Williamsburg as part of a 13-month tour of the United States. On Oct. 20, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and William & Mary invite the community to commemorate the return of Americ  more