RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Aspetto to Relocate and Expand Headquarters in Stafford County Defense technology and tactical gear manufacturer will create 98 new jobs RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Aspetto, Inc., a Virginia-based manufacturer of tactical gear and provider of cybersecurity and IT services for defense agencies, will relocate and expand its corporate headquarters in Staffor  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: * * * City of Alexandria to Host Unveiling of Historic Minnie Howard School Integration Sign During the height of segregation, five young Black students of the Belk and Bradby families integrated the white Minnie Howard Elementary School. A new historic interpretation sign will be unveiled on Saturday, March 8, 2025 which tells this history. Join the City of Alexandria's Department of Historic Alexandri  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Names Former COO at Federal Reserve, Pat McClanahan, as Global Leader of Business and Sales Operations for Consulting & Engineering Services ASHBURN, Va., February 27, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the appointment of Pat McClanahan as Global Leader of Business and Sales Operations f  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Technology Promotes Jennifer Ragone to Chief People Officer ASHBURN, Va., February 27, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Ragone as Chief People Officer. Ragone will report directly to DXC President and CEO Raul Fernandez. In this role, Ragone will lead DXC's  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Signs Executive Order to Keep Virginians Safe from Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants Agreement will deputize Virginia State Police to assist in federal immigration enforcement RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 47 to direct state law enforcement and corrections officers to assist with federal immigration enforcement and to req  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Humanities program sparks creativity, curiosity for middle schoolers More stories from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Ambient music poured through the speakers of a Moss Arts Center classroom as middle schoolers - some adorning cat ears - scribbled stories about magical creatures. Next door in Shanks Hall, students discussed the ethics of everyday life choices, like whether it is ever OK to eat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Ira Blader among 65 fellows elected to American Academy of Microbiology More stories from the College of Science More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine The American Academy of Microbiology has elected Ira Blader, head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, to its 2025 class of fellows, recognizing his si  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Larissa LaCour named director of Executive Briefing Center in Arlington Larissa LaCour, who has guided the Executive Briefing Center at the Virginia Tech Research Center -- Arlington to multiple national recognitions since 2013, has been named director of the award-winning executive center and meeting venue. "Larissa's strategic vision and commitment to excellence have been instrumental in establishing the Execu  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 27 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Honors Partners for Continued Manufacturing and Supplier Excellence FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Feb. 27, 202 5 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) recognized over 50 suppliers for their outst anding contributions and efforts in 2024. The company's annual Supplier Excellence Awards celebr ate the trusted supplier partnerships that support Northrop Grumman  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * One in 10 Americans is living with a rare disease More stories from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences More stories from the College of Science More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine More stories from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Rare Disease Day is observed on Feb. 28 -- always th  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Feb. 27 conditional contract offer to the UAW Feb 27, 2025 Today, Volkswagen Group of America extended a conditional contract offer to the UAW that agrees to improve our offer even more, but only if the UAW withdraws some of their demands first. This is not standard but we are trying a new approach to move these negotiations along. After months of meaningful moves and offers from t  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Virginia American Water Granted New Rates by Virginia State Corporation Commission ALEXANDRIA, Va. (February 27, 2025 ) - The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) has approved a settlement for new water and wastewater rates for Virginia American Water. The approved rates represent a total annualized revenue increase of approximately $14.6 million.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Virginia Department of Veterans Services issued the following news release: * * * Dog Owners Invited To Participate In 3rd Annual ".9K9" Dog Walk Saturday, March 8 At Virginia War Memorial Walk To Honor & Recognized Contributions Of Military & Service Dogs During Wartime And In Local Communities Throughout History Calling all dog owners and dog lovers: the Virginia War Memorial invites you to bring your dogs and be a part of the 3rd Annual ".9K9" Dog Walk a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech to lead $10 million critical mineral research coalition in Appalachia More stories from the College of Engineering Virginia Tech is spearheading a research coalition to reveal the untapped potential of the greater Appalachian Mountains region. This coalition aims to accelerate the identification and characterization of unconventional critical mineral resources throughout the area. It brings toget  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce that one of Virginia's 2025 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award nominees was selected as a finalist for the national 2025 Rise Award. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Education announced that Jimmy Horton, a Fleet Mechanic in Galax City Public Schools and one of Virginia's RISE Award recipients, was n  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 28 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: * * * Calvary Baptist Academy presented with Jennings Randolph Award for student-led voter registration Hurricane, W.Va. (Putnam County) - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner visited Calvary Baptist Academy on Wednesday to present the school with the prestigious Jennings Randolph Award for Civic Engagement. The Award is presented to any public or private high school in West Virgi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 27 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests Over $119 Million in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024 Charleston, W.Va., - February 28, 2025 - West Virginia American Water announced today its 2024 end-of-year investment total for system improvements, totaling more than $119 million in water and wastewater system upgrades throughout its service area. "West Virgin  more