BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Liesel Ritchie talks about community dynamics during and after disasters Liesel Ritchie joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about how sociology can help people better understand community dynamics during and after disasters. Ritchie shared the importance of understanding social capital's role in community resilience as well as how natural disasters differ from o  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Experts available: Tariffs & farmers, economics of scam texts, U.S. cash warning, and more Tariffs could place Virginia farmers between a rock and a hard place "The U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada will strain Virginia's agricultural crop production, particularly impacting tobacco, corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley, by driving up production costs. Virginia's crop producers will face higher expenses as potash --  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 24 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Budget Amendments to Keep Virginia Strong, Dynamic, and Winning Together RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his budget amendments and vetoes to HB1600, the General Assembly Budget Conference Report. This package keeps Virginia Strong, Dynamic, and Winning Together. "Virginia's financial position is stronger than it's ever been. Because of t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 25 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS Celebrates Delivery of 100,000th Mission Critical Combat Computing System to the U.S. Army ARLINGTON, Va.- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has delivered its 100,000th mission command computing system, known as the Mounted Family  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * VDOE Announces Virginia Finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Richmond, VA - The Virginia Department of Education today announced Virginia's finalists for the 2025 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The award, regarded as the nation's top honor for K-12 science, technology, engineering,  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, March 24 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Virginia American Water Announces Upcoming Annual Spring Hydrant Flushing in Alexandria and Dale City Alexandria, VA \- March 24, 2025 - Virginia American Water will begin routine flushing of its water distribution system in Alexandria and Dale City, beginning Monday, March 31 and is anticipated to complete flushing by the end of June. Fairfax Water, Vi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Cyber Range unlocks new challenges through capture the flag competitions As cyber threats evolve, so must the training for the next generation of defenders. The Virginia Cyber Range continues to push the boundaries of cybersecurity education by hosting two premier capture the flag competitions: the Commonwealth Cyber Cup for high school students and the Virginia Cyber Cup for college students. This yea  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 25 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Teacher and Elected Leaders Call on GOP Governor Candidates to Stand Up for Virginia Students by Maggie Amjad Calls Follow Trump Executive Order Dismantling the Department of Education Today, following Donald Trump's recent executive order dismantling the Department of Education, a Virginia teacher and elected officials called on GOP Governor candidates to stand up for Virginia s  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 25 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on March 24, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Food Dye Legislation Into Law Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 into law, which prohibits certain harmful food dyes in school lunches and unhealthy food items for sale in West Virginia. "West Virginia ranks at the bottom of many public health metrics, which is why there's no better place to  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 25 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Encourages Legislature to Level the Playing Field for All Energy Sources Today, State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following statement, in support of Senate Bill 439: "The best tax code is one that is simple and fair," Treasurer Pack said. "There are a number of carve outs throughout our state tax code that benefit one industry and pen  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 24 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Your humidifier could be affecting indoor air quality, says expert With flu rates at their highest levels in 15 years and an unusually late peak compared to previous seasons, those experiencing symptoms are looking for relief. Many turn to humidifiers to manage symptoms like a stuffy nose or dry throat. However, a Virginia Tech environmental engineering expert warns that improper use of humidifiers could do more   more