RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Sears Backs Trump's Attacks on Education Funding, Virginia Parent Highlights Importance of Investing in Public Schools * # Winsome Earle-Sears has a long record of supporting legislation that would cut funding from Virginia's public school Earlier this year, the Youngkin-Sears Administration attempted to slash funding to support Virginia students VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears ha  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Sears Dismisses Attacks on Virginia Jobs as Not "Real Issues," Fired Federal Workers Deal with Devastating Fallout * # Sears when asked about the attacks on Virginia jobs: "I'm just not going to participate. Because I want to talk about real issues" VIRGINIA - Reporting from the Virginia Independent details the challenges fired federal workers face as they deal with the fallout of Dona  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * COMRADE ABBY: Spanberger Caught Taking $50,000 from Chinese Communist Party-Linked EV Tycoon A bombshell report from the Washington Free Beacon has exposed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger for accepting $50,000 in campaign cash from a Chinese Communist Party member and electric vehicle tycoon--a shocking development that raises serious ethical and national security concerns. P  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Dogwood: "Republican Running for Governor of Virginia Has Proven She'd Make Public Schools Worse" * # Winsome Earle-Sears has a long record of supporting legislation that would cut funding from Virginia's public schools VIRGINIA - New reporting from Dogwood details Winsome Earle-Sears' extensive record attacking public education from putting private profits over public schools to taking   more

AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 8 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Powers Hope for Marion County Flood Victims with $10,000 United Way Grant FAIRMONT, W.Va., Aug. 7, 2025 - Reflecting care for the community, the FirstEnergy Foundation has donated $10,000 to the Tygart Valley United Way to support local individuals and families still reeling from severe flash flooding in Marion County earlier this summer. The grant helps provide emergency essentials like clothi  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, Aug. 7 -- Marietta College issued the following news: * * * Marietta College Expands Pathways to Leadership and Public Policy Graduate Study through UVA Partnership New memorandum of understanding and certificate programs open flexible, affordable options for McDonough Scholars and future leaders. * Marietta College McDonough Leadership Scholars who wish to pursue graduate education now have a financially supported pathway to enter the Master of Public Policy program at the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * National Rifle Association Endorsement of GOP Statewide Ticket Is A Reminder That Republicans Won't Keep Virginians Safe * # This week, the National Rifle Association (NRA) Political Victory Fund - an organization that backs dangerous laws that make it easier for criminals to carry hidden weapons and opposes commonsense gun safety measures like gun-free zones near schools and hospitals, uni  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * New Report Shows Trump's Tax Bill Will Drive Up Costs in Virginia Winsome Earle-Sears on the law: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" * A new report from the Center for American Progress found that the Trump tax bill will drive up costs in Virginia including the cost of healthcare, food, and energy. Winsome Earle-Sears has praised the law saying it " does so many great thin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Virginia Department of Social Services issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Top Ten Virginia Hospitals Recognized for Paternity Establishment Rates RICHMOND, VA (August 5, 2025) - Marking a significant milestone in family engagement and support, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS), in collaboration with the Virginia Paternity Establishment Program, proudly recognizes ten local hospitals for achieving the highest paternity es  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Burhan Buttar deepens his interest in medical career with internship at Wake Forest Buttar is exploring different paths for where his pre-med track could take him. His recent internship was focused on dermatology and gave him invaluable experience. By Haley Tenore Burhan Buttar has ambitions of attending medical school and working in health care. A recent internship at Atrium Health Wake Forest B  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * From pond to polymer: Algae powers next generation plastics By Syd Morgan A team of chemists is pioneering a new approach to creating plastics made from whole-cell algae and common chemical components. These biohybrid plastics are strong, highly adaptable, and fully recyclable. Confronting the issue The first plastic-like materials were created from natural substances but were quickly replaced by petro  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Niyousha Hosseinichimeh honored with endowed fellowship Hosseinichimeh is recognized for advancing health systems modeling and simulation with over $6.28 million in research supported by top federal and industry sponsors. * Niyousha Hosseinichimeh, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named to a Grado Early Career Faculty Fellowship in Industrial and Sy  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers to lead $2 million effort to restore red spruce forests in Appalachians The College of Natural Resources and Environment heads up a $2 million, multi-state restoration of red spruce forests to improve environmental stewardship and reconnect Appalachian highland ecosystems. By Max Esterhuizen Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment will lead a $2 million project to restore red spr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Sinking land threatens U.S. airports By Kelly Izlar Runways are sinking - and sinking unevenly - at major airports across the U.S., according to new Virginia Tech research. As a result, airports are facing increased safety risks and maintenance costs. A Virginia Tech study published in Earth and Space Science used radar satellite technology to track the vertical land motion at 15 of the nation's busiest  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Steger Center strengthens its role as hub for global collaboration By Amanda Broome "To address any big challenges facing humanity, we have to work with international partners. The Steger Center is a major catalyst for these connections in Europe." That's how Dan Sui, Virginia Tech's senior vice president for research and innovation, described the Steger Center for International Scholarship during a visit this su  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Toxic well water will affect household pets first, new study finds In dog drinking water sampled from wells across the country, 64 percent contained excessive levels of at least one potentially toxic heavy metal. By Melody Warnick Dogs drink water wherever they happen to find it -- a puddle, a pond, a toilet. But the stuff in their actual water bowls almost always comes from the same tap their owners us  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University named Business Leader of the Year by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce By Lydia Fahey The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce recognized the Virginia Tech D.C. area launch team as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year, a distinction that celebrates the university's impact on education, innovation, and regional growth. The award highlights the team's leadership in opening the university's new academic building   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026 The West Virginia Department of Human Services' (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The waiver request was submit  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Water in the desert: A UVA anthropologist's Fulbright semester in Cairo By Zeina Mohammed Tessa Farmer is newly returned to the University of Virginia to teach anthropology and global studies after spending the last 5 1/2 months in Egypt through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Farmer is an associate professor of anthropology and global studies at UVA. Her first book, "Well-Connected  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Receives Grant from Enterprise Mobility Foundation(TM) WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., August 4, 2025 - West Liberty University and the West Liberty University Foundation are proud to announce the receipt of a grant from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation(TM). This funding will support the University's Student Success Center, which provides academic support and career development servi  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Aug. 7 (TNSrep) -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Bay grasses see record gains in salty waters, offset by losses in central region Results from the Chesapeake Bay 2024 Submerged Aquatic Vegetation Survey show resilience in key areas despite overall losses By John Wallace A key health indicator for the nation's most economically important estuary has delivered mixed news, with researchers from William & Mar  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * WLU Unveils New Accessible Viewing Platform at Kovalick Field WEST LIBERTY, W.Va., August 7, 2025 -- West Liberty University is proud to announce the completion of a new accessible viewing platform at Kovalick Field, enhancing the game-day experience for fans with mobility challenges. The project was made possible through a grant from the Rosemary Front Charitable Trust and an in-kind donation of i  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Blasts Texas Redistricting Power Grab as "A New Low in Partisan Manipulation" Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party is sounding the alarm on a blatant power grab unfolding in Texas, where Republican lawmakers, at the urging of President Donald Trump, have launched an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting effort to seize more congressional seats before the 2026   more