RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Chairwoman Swecker Highlights Clear Contrast Ahead of November: "Whose Side Are You On?" In a recent interview with NBC12, DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker said ahead of November's statewide and House of Delegates elections, it is crystal clear that Republicans are choosing to side with Donald Trump over the livelihoods of Virginians. While Governor Glenn Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Winsome E  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Clasen Quality Chocolate to Open New Manufacturing Facility in Virginia U.S. chocolate manufacturer to invest $230 million, bringing 250 new jobs to Frederick County RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Clasen Quality Chocolate, a U.S. manufacturer of chocolate, will invest $230 million to build a new production facility in Frederick County. The project will creat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following agency statement on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * DGA Statement on Dave LaRock Announcing His Campaign for VA GOV Today, Democratic Governors Association National Press Secretary Devon Cruz released the following statement after former delegate Dave LaRock made his campaign for governor official, challenging Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears for the Republican nomination: "As Republicans desperately search for an alternative   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 1 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Expanding access to care with free Veterinarian of Record Training Program With animal shelters and rescues across the U.S. in need of Veterinarians of Record (VORs) to provide veterinary care to pets awaiting adoption--especially during a time of unprecedented shelter overcrowding--many can't afford veterinarians on staff or have   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 1 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Forensic nurse researcher named prestigious national forensic science fellow By Mary Cunningham Katherine Scafide has been named an American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS) Fellow. The George Mason University forensic nurse researcher joins an elite group of only eight other current nurses granted this honor, which recognizes her outstanding contributions to fo  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * One in 10 Americans is living with a rare disease On Rare Disease Day, we recognize Virginia Tech researchers working to identify, treat, and support patients diagnosed with conditions that individually affect 200,000 or fewer in the U.S. Rare Disease Day is observed on Feb. 28 -- always the last day in February. The Wells Fargo Tower in downtown Roanoke will be   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Virginia Medicaid Recipients "On Edge" After House GOP Passed Budget Blueprint to Slash Funding After House Republicans passed a budget blueprint that will slash Medicaid funding by $880 billion, many Virginians who rely on the program--2 million in total--are expressing their fears about losing access to critical health care. Virginia is one of the nine states where Medicaid expansion  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * JLL advises on $467M sale-leaseback portfolio of SouthState Corporation retail bank branches CHICAGO, Feb. 28, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the $467 million sale and leaseback of 165 retail bank branches across six southeastern states (the "Portfolio"), occupied by the SouthState Bank, N.A. ("S  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 1 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University celebrates Marshall Day at the Capitol showcasing innovation, research and economic development Marshall University is proud to announce the 2025 Marshall Day at the Capitol celebration, an annual occasion that shines a spotlight on the institution's distinctive growth areas like aviation, health care, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, energy and cybersecurity and for  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Oasthouse Ventures to Open Sustainable Indoor Farming Operations in Carroll County International low-carbon greenhouse will invest $104.8 million and initially create 118 new jobs RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Oasthouse Ventures Ltd., a leading sustainable business development firm in the United Kingdom specializing in low-carbon greenhouses, will invest $1  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 1 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Speaks to Horace Mann Middle School Students During "Get a Life" Financial Education Event in Charleston State Treasurer Larry Pack on Friday spoke to students at Horace Mann Middle School in Charleston who participated in the State Treasurer's Office's "Get a Life" program, which is designed to teach students how to manage their personal finances before enter  more

TYSONS, Virginia, March 1 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * TEGNA Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results and Provides First Quarter 2025 Guidance Achieves fourth quarter key guidance metrics and full-year 2024 capital return commitment Reaffirms 2024/2025 two-year Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance Tysons, Va. - TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and f  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 1 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA IDs Trigger for Those Annoying Cold Sore Flare-ups Scientists have a new target to prevent cold sores after School of Medicine researchers discovered an unexpected way the herpes virus re-activates in the body. The finding could also have important implications for genital herpes caused by the same virus. The discovery from UVA's Anna Cliffe, PhD, and colleagues seems to defy comm  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * At the movies: Professors review Oscar-nominated films through the lens of their expertise Ahead of the Academy Awards, professors discuss what worked - or didn't - in three of the 2025 nominees. By VCU News staff It's awards season, and that means it's time to talk about the movies. On March 2, the 97th Academy Awards will see the most talked-about films of the year go head-to  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Ram Fridges are giving new life to leftovers As part of a three-year sustainability grant, the project, led by assistant professor John C. Jones, addresses food waste and food insecurity on campus. By Sian Wilkerson More than one-third of all available food in the U.S. goes unconsumed through loss or waste, according to the Department of Agriculture. A team at Virginia Commonwealth University is  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 1 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Department of Education Announces Three New Network Supports to Expand Literacy Efforts for Students Most in Need Richmond, Va. - To continue the momentum around evidence-based literacy instruction and ensure sustained, effective implementation for years to come, the Virginia Department of Education is extending and expanding literacy efforts in divisions and student groups wi  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, March 1 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Names Alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes As The New Associate Vice President For Intercollegiate Athletics A VSU graduate and proven leader, Sykes brings more than two decades of expertise to her new role leading the athletics department. Virginia State University proudly announces that VSU alumna Tiffani-Dawn Sykes has been hired as the Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athle  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 1 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * Resources for Medicaid advocacy New legislation aims to overhaul Medicaid, which provides healthcare access for millions of people with disabilities New legislation has proposed an overhaul of the Medicaid system, including cuts to funding and services. According to data from Medicaid.gov, Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provide essential he  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * What Virginians Are Reading: As Amanda Chase Enters the Primary Field Attacking Sears, a Once "Straightforward Governor's Race" Gets Even Messier Following a shake up in Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign, former Republican State Senator Amanda Chase - "Trump in heels"- entered the primary field and attacked Sears saying she "has encountered some pretty serious issues with her campaign." Her annou  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 1 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * WVU School of Nursing partners with Lilly's Heart Outreach to aid flood victims The West Virginia University School of Nursing has teamed up with Lilly's Heart Outreach in Mercer County to provide crucial supplies to flood victims across Mercer and surrounding counties. Despite experiencing flooding damage to their own facility, Lilly's Heart Outreach has remained stead  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 1 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * WVU School of Pharmacy receives reaccreditation The West Virginia University School of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program recently received continued accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation is valid until 2033 -- a full eight years, which is the maximum time for ACPE's accreditation. Continued accreditation  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 1 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Wyoming and Boone Counties Advance to 2025 Academic Showdown Finale Logan, W.Va. - The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College (SWVCTC) congratulate Westside High School Team 1 (Wyoming County) for placing first and Sherman Senior High School Team 1 (Boone County) for placing second during the Region 4 competition of t  more