RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * Alum authors children's book to spark early interest in health science careers For Elizabeth R. Martin, M.D., an OB-GYN who graduated from the VCU School of Medicine, 'everything comes back to contributing to the health of the community.' By Polly Roberts Girls are nurses. Boys are doctors. At least that's what Elizabeth Rice Martin, M.D., thought growing up in rural Farnham, Vi  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Winsome Sears Once Again Refuses to Explain Why She's Backing Trump's Health Care Cuts for Over 320K Virginians After defending Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill that rips health care away from Virginians, Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears is now desperately trying and failing to paper over her support of these disastrous and deeply unpopular cuts. During a campaign stop in Virginia Beach yesterday, Sears r  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release: * * * General Dynamics Bath Iron Works Awarded Contract for Additional DDG 51 Destroyer BATH, Maine - General Dynamics Bath Iron Works, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today that the U.S. Navy has exercised an option to add an additional DDG 51 destroyer to the multi-year contract awarded in 2023. "We are proud to be selected to build this sh  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 31 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Technical assistance grant supports early childhood teachers throughout Virginia By Sarah Holland The first few years of a child's life are some of their most important. Those years, full of learning, exploring, and growing, can shape their future for decades to come. It's critical, then, that early childhood educators have access to the necessary tools to help children succeed at the early stages  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Hampton University issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * Hampton Proton Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation, Equity, and Impact in Cancer Care HAMPTON, VA -- The Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2025. This milestone is a testament to its commitment to scientific excellence and compassionate cancer care. As the eighth proton therapy center in the United States and the first of its kind   more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, July 31 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * New partnership creates pathway for prospective Dukes James Madison University is partnering with Verto Education to provide a pathway for future Dukes to begin their college careers by studying abroad. Upon completing the Verto program, students can transfer to JMU to complete their degree. Verto's Direct Transfer Pathway offers a first-year college experience that combines travel, cultural immer  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Jay Jones Is Too Ashamed of His Own Record to Defend It Democrat Attorney General nominee Jay Jones has officially refused to debate Attorney General Jason Miyares, dodging an invitation from 7 News and denying Virginians the opportunity to hear him defend his own record. The reason is obvious: Soft Jay Jones is too ashamed of his soft-on-crime record to defend it. Jay Jones wrote legislation tha  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars doubles down on pursuit of perfect peanut, investing $5M in pioneering agri-science The snacking stalwart is tackling food security head on with its new Protect the Peanut Plan. * Mars is one of the world's top five peanut buyers, purchasing over 300 million pounds each year to supply its global brand portfolio, including billion-dollar * Th  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 31 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Mike Graney joins Secretary Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss diversifying our state's economy Charleston, W.Va. - During a recent episode of "Just Three Questions!", Mike Graney--Executive Director and Acting Secretary for the Department of Economic Development for West Virginia--and WV Secretary of State Kris Warner discussed where the state  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW from CNN: When Asked, Winsome Earle-Sears Refuses To Say She Won't Ban Abortion As Governor * VIRGINIA - In a new interview with CNN, Winsome Earle-Sears refused to say she won't work to ban abortion in Virginia as Governor and was "noncommittal when asked whether she would consider another push to restrict abortion rights." This follows Sears leaving a handwritten note that she is "mor  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sales Tax Holiday Is a Win for Families -- Thanks to Delegate Sean Hornbuckle CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Democratic Party is celebrating the implementation of the Back to School Tax Free Holiday, which will provide $3.4 million in tax relief to West Virginia families as they prepare for the upcoming school year. But while Governor Patrick Morrisey held a media event this we  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Again Refuses to Answer Why She's Backing Healthcare Cuts That Will Take Insurance Away from 322,000 Virginians * # VIRGINIA - Following Virginia Democrats launching a new billboard campaign calling out Winsome-Earle Sears for backing Trump's healthcare cuts, Sears again refused to explain why she's backing the law, and dismissed the devastating impact on Virginians. Sears has prai  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 31 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Three FCPS Students Named 2025 National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarship Winners * Three Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students from three high schools have been named winners of 2025 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of more than 800 National Merit(r) Finalists chosen to receive additional scholarships finan  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, July 31 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $260,000 in Bluefield Infrastructure Project * Charleston, W.Va., (July 31, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $260,000 infrastructure investment project in Bluefield. The project, located on Fincastle Lane, began the week of July 22 and includes replacing 1,120 feet of aging pipe with 2-in  more