WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Friday, August 15, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam to Host a Job Fair to Support Workforce Development Opportunities in Virginia Amid Trump Administration's Mass Firings * Manassas, VA - Virginia was the only state in the country where unemployment rose in June, and cuts to the federal workforce have damaged Virginia's economy and community. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is d  more

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * ACR Congratulates Sirtex Medical on FDA Approval of Its SIR-Spheres to Treat Liver Cancer The ACR-managed clinical trial was a key part of the approval effort. * The ACR(R) Center for Research and Innovation (CRI(R)) served as the imaging contract research organization for the DOORwaY90 clinical trial that contributed to FDA approval of Sirtex SIR-Spheres technology for liver cance  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Kansas Statement on State Supreme Court Appointee * # Aug 7, 2025 by AFP TOPEKA, KS - Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) criticized Democratic Governor Laura Kelly's appointment of Larkin Walsh to the Kansas Supreme Court today, urging Kansans to vote in favor of an amendment to the state constitution to scrap the judicial nomination process in favor of dir  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * AI Data Centers: Which Factors Determine Their Location? By Shuting Pomerleau and Lily-Ann Smith Executive Summary * The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is driving states to compete for the data centers on which AI systems rely - and the large investments, infrastructure advances, and economic growth they bring - but what do developers prioritize in determining building locations? * The  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Beyer Statement on FBI Release 2024 Hate Crime Statistics * Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA), author of the bipartisan Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act, which was signed into law in 2021, today issued the following statement on the FBI's release of 2024 hate crimes statistics: "According to the FBI's release of 2024 hate crimes statistics, only 16,419 agenc  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate Boxabl: * * * BOXABL and FG Merger II Corp. Sign Merger Agreement to Pursue a BOXABL Public Listing on NASDAQ Boxabl Inc. (BOXABL), a leader in innovative housing solutions, and FG Merger II Corp. ("FGMC") (Nasdaq: FGMC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have signed a definitive merger agreement. Upon closing of the merger, th  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate BuildEx Modular: * * * BuildEx Modular-Tennessee to Establish Manufacturing and Distribution Presence in Lincoln County Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and BuildEx Modular-Tennessee LLC officials announced today the company is locating in Lincoln County, establishing off-site, modular manufacturing a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * C2ES Comments Urge Against EPA Repeal of Power Sector Carbon Pollution Standards Highlight increasing severity and costs of climate impacts, risks to US competitiveness, significance of US power sector emissions * WASHINGTON--Today, C2ES submitted comments on EPA's proposed repeal of carbon pollution standards for the power sector, urging the agency against re  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Boosts West Virginia's Manufacturing Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Through critical tax cuts and full expensing for research and development and capital investments, the One Big Beautiful Bill will boost West Virginia's manufacturing industry. "West Virginia's manufacturers and small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and for too long, they   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Chimp Crazy Villain Tonia Haddix Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Prison for Perjury, Obstruction of Justice: PETA Statement * St. Louis - Thanks to PETA, Tonia Haddix --villain of the Emmy-nominated HBO series Chimp Crazy --was sentenced today to 46 months in prison in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in St. Louis after plea  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Leads Investigation of USDA's Relocation and Reorganization Plan * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Oversight Committee Ranking Member Robert Garcia, and Government Operations Subcommittee Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume led a letter to Secretary Brooke Rollins of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) demanding answers regarding the planned and fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Costanza: V Corps Helps Build NATO Readiness * With a mission to train and increase the readiness of NATO partners, V Corps is building allied warfighting capabilities while strengthening interoperability in Europe, said Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza, commanding general of V Corps. "What we do at V Corps is on the right side of the equipment being fielded," Costanza sai  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DPAA Provides Updates to Families of Missing in Action Personnel During Annual Briefing * More than 400 family members of service members who never returned home from the Korean War or who were lost during the Cold War met today with representatives from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency in Arlington, Virginia. The annual event provides families of missing personnel with updates on how DPAA is progress  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Surekha Carpenter: * * * Early Results: Federal Reserve's 2025 CDFI Survey This spring, we fielded the 2025 Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Survey. The survey provides policymakers and community development stakeholders with information about how CDFIs are faring as they work to close gaps in credit and capital access. We heard from 448 institutions   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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Five Sentara hospitals recognized by Hampton Roads Sanitation District * Four Sentara hospitals in Hampton Roads have received Gold-level awards for 2024 from the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) for achieving at least one full year of perfect compliance with their wastewater discharge permits. Another Sentara hospital received a Platinum Achievement award for six years of perfect  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Civica's Affordable Insulin Programs * PETERSBURG, Va., Aug. 7, 2025 -- Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Civica officials at the company's Petersburg manufacturing facility to announce a $3 million grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to accelerate Civica's efforts to develop an  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Happy International Cat Day! PETA Shares Top Tips for Strengthening the Human-Cat Bond * Norfolk, Va. - Ahead of International Cat Day (August 8), PETA is sharing its top tips for understanding, conversing with, and caring for companion cats. These insights come from PETA founder and internationally renowned cat "auntie" Ingrid Newkirk in her new book, 250 Vit  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-179) on a resolution (H.Res. 566) that provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on July 2, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for the consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The resolution makes i  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * L3 Technologies Inc agrees to pay $62 million to resolve False Claims Act violations L3 Technologies Inc. (L3) agreed to pay the United States $62 million to resolve allegations that its Communications System West division violated the False Claims Act and the Truth in Negotiations Act. The allegations stem from L3 knowingly making false statements and failing to d  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 [Category: Electronic Products] -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following news release: * * * Lenovo brings Tech World to CES 2026 with the theme "Smarter AI for All" The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) announces Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo as a keynote speaker at CES(R) 2026. Lenovo will take its flagship event, Tech World, to CES, where global business gets done. Having Lenovo Tech World at CES puts decision-makers, partners  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

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet The RV Industry Association's New Members-- July 2025 * The RV Industry Association represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month, we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safety   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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * EPA Must Repeal Biden-Era Power Plant Rule Expeditiously to Reduce Crippling Uncertainty, Protect Reliability ARLINGTON, Va. - National Rural Electric Cooperative Association CEO Jim Matheson today issued the following statement after providing written comments on the Environmental Protection Agency's proposal to repeal the Biden-era power plant rule. "R  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

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news: * * * NGA Announces Award of $652M Erebus IDIQ The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency today announced the award of the Erebus indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to Lockheed Martin with a ceiling of $652 million. The Erebus, formerly CAOS II, contract provides development and sustainment for the integration, operation, maintenance, modernization and development of the GE  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NYSERDA Releases Draft State Energy Plan for Public Comment and Schedule for Public Hearing * On July 23, 2025, the New York State Energy Planning Board (Planning Board), chaired by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), released its Draft State Energy Plan for public comment, along with a schedule of publ  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Operation Blessing, an organization that says it is dedicated to alleviating human suffering, issued the following news: * * * A Future Restored in Ukraine for Survivors of War UKRAINE - In wartime, bombs fall on military and civilian alike, often with dreadful consequences. Survivors of war in Ukraine face daily challenges to scratch out even the most basic existence. For Olexiy, living in the Donetsk region of Ukraine where shelling is fierce and frequent  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Operational Medical Systems team concludes support of DOD's military health symposium in Florida During the event, OPMED experts showcased the medical solutions they are developing through partnerships and agreements with DOD and private sector organizations. By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems Team members with the Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office completed their support o  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Delivers Shareholder Pressure to Domino's: Time for Vegan Cheese * Ann Arbor, Mich. - The world's largest animal liberation organization has just purchased stock in the country's largest pizza chain. PETA--Domino's newest shareholder--plans to use its stockholder status to attend Domino's annual meetings, submit shareholder resolutions, and urge executive  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Has the Scoop: Provocative Vegan Ice Cream Truck Will Have Kids Scream for Free Treats * Baltimore - What: Noise levels may get out of cone trol outside the back-to-school event at Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore on Saturday, when PETA's new " i Scream " truck comes into town and encourages kids and adults alike to scream--literally--for fre  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Jack in the Box: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Parker, Ariz. - To combat such meat industry images as dancing pigs and chickens wearing aprons as they gaily make their way to the dinner plate, PETA plans to "educate to liberate" diners on their way into Jack in the Box and other Parker eateries that serve pork on Monday with  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo: Chicken Surprise! PETA Pushes People to Eat at Taco Bell? * Dothan, Ala. - Following the launch of Taco Bell's new crispy chicken burrito, a sky-high message from PETA has popped up right beside the fast-food chain's eastern Ross Clark Circle location with a serious question for diners: "Would It Kill You to Get a Bean Burrito?" Chickens form complex   more

STERLING, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association issued the following news release: * * * PLPA Short Course 2025 Equips Deathcare Professionals to Lead in the Growing Pet Loss Market The International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA), in partnership with the Pet Loss Professionals Alliance (PLPA), is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the 2025 PLPA Pet Loss & Integration Short Course, held July 18-20 at the Emory Confer  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Register For RV Technical Institute, Truma's September Advanced Training Session * Register for the RV Technical Institute and Truma's Monday, September 15th course addressing the Truma AquaGo on-demand water heater and the Truma Combi 2-in-1 furnace and water heater. By taking this free course, participants can earn 8 hours of credit towards the RV Technical Institute's Lev  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers applaud court's rejection of flawed rule * Washington, D.C. -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement regarding the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota's decision in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve : " RILA is pleased to see the court's decision in Corner Post  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Association Government Affairs Team Attends 2025 National Conference Of State Legislatures * The RV Industry Association's State Government Affairs team spent this past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures' 2025 Legislative Summit in Boston, MA. This is the preeminent state legislative event in the United States, hosting over 6000 attendees-- inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Latest Trump Administration Attack on Veterans * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it would terminate collective bargaining agreements for most VA bargaining-unit employees. "When workers come togeth  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Senator Saddam Salim Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Merrifield, VA - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Virginia state Senator Saddam Salim (dis  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Tables Turned: PETA Tells Kraken to Stop Hooking Fish After Bear Scare * Seattle - In response to a now-viral video showing the Seattle Kraken mascot, Buoy, being charged at by a grizzly bear while fishing in Alaska, PETA sent a letter today to Seattle Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke, encouraging the team to bench their rods and leave fish in peace now that they know w  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins National Night Out Events Across Virginia's Seventh District * DUMFRIES, Va. -- This week, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) participated in National Night Out in Dumfries, Virginia, joining the Dumfries Police Department, local leaders, and neighbors for an evening focused on building stronger community-police partnerships and promoting public safety. "National Night Out reminds  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

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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Western States Petroleum Collaborative Approved for National Exercise Program * In July 2025, the Western States Petroleum Collaborative (WSPC), with an application led by the Oregon Department of Energy on behalf of 11 State Energy Offices across Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Regions 8, 9, and 10, received approval from   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