RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Real Issues" Tour Highlights the Real Issues Virginians Are Facing Because of Trump's Attacks on Virginia That Sears Backs * # Dogwood : "It wasn't just a job cut,' Jones said in an interview. 'It was basically a gut punch to all the service I had over 20 years and to my family.'" VIRGINIA - Last week, the "Real Issues" tour launched in Richmond highlighting the devastating fallout of   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Arlington Public Schools issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Arlington Public Schools Launches Pilot Readers Rise Program to Inspire a Love of Reading APS, in partnership with community volunteers, is proud to announce the launch of Readers Rise: Empowering Young Minds Through Reading -- an initiative designed to foster a love of reading, strengthen literacy skills, and build lasting mentorship connections for students. The Readers Rise progr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Health Clinics in Virginia Are Forced to Close, Sears Praises Trump Tax Bill for Doing "So Many Great Things" * # Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Yesterday, Augusta Medical Group announced three of their locations have been forced to close as a result of Trump's tax law that Winsome Earle-Sears has praised. Sears said the law "does   more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Transforms Meridian Energy's Finance System, Supporting 400,000 Business and Residential Customers * Unified solution improves efficiency across procurement, finance and planning operations to help shape Meridian Energy's future growth *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/us/en/newsroom/09082025-dxc-transforms-meridian  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Iberdrola and DXC Successfully Complete Major Technology Modernization Project * DXC helps Iberdrola migrate core business systems to the cloud in one of Spanish energy sector's largest IT transformation projects *** Original text here: https://dxc.com/us/en/newsroom/09082025-iberdrola-and-dxc-successfully-complete-major-tech  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Nashville's Newest Design Hotel, The Printing House Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton is Now Open * A tribute to Music City's printing heritage, creativity and culture - The Printing House adds its bold imprint to Nashville's skyline NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Printing House Nashville, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a lifestyle hotel honoring Nashville's rich printing le  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NEW: Three Virginia Health Care Centers Forced to Close Thanks to Trump's Budget That Sears Cheered On * A new report from WHSV News reveals that three rural health care centers in Virginia were closing as a result of Donald Trump's disastrous and deeply unpopular budget law that Winsome Sears said " does so many great things " -- even though it rips health care away from 350,000 Virginians and costs  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Palacio de Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, Opens Doors to Guests * The opening marks an exciting arrival in one of Spain's best-preserved historical cities CACERES, Spain - Hilton announces the opening of Palacio de Godoy Caceres, Curio Collection by Hilton, following the restoration of the 16th-century Palacio de Godoy, a monumental landmark built in 1563 as the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Spanberger's Carbon Tax Scheme Would Cost Virginians $500,000,000 Per Year A new analysis from the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy reveals just how devastating Abigail Spanberger's radical energy agenda would be for Virginia families. If Spanberger succeeds in dragging Virginia back into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Virginians will face $500 million in higher electri  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Sunseeker Resort Rebrands as Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Collection by Hilton * Blackstone Real Estate and Curio Collection by Hilton poised to elevate resort to Florida's premier waterfront destination CHARLOTTE HARBOR, FL - Sunseeker Resort proudly announces a bold new chapter in its history with a rebrand to Sunseeker Resort Florida Gulf Coast, Curio Colle  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What a beautiful September weekend we have enjoyed and what interesting and exciting times we are experiencing in our many and varied schools and departments. We are truly well connected and making a difference for tens of thousands - transforming the future in so many ways... Learning happens best in community and our community continues   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * This UVA Health researcher is driven to find a cure for HIV By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu Godfrey Dzhivhuho has dedicated his career to understanding HIV and other infectious diseases, inspired by the epidemic he witnessed growing up. Raised in Warrenton-Kimberly, South Africa, the oldest of six grew up at a time when the country was hit hard by an HIV/AIDS epidemic. "We saw  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 8, 2025, by Jane Kelly with psychology professor Bethany Teachman: * * * Q&A: What is 'gray rocking' and why is it trending? Have you heard of "gray rocking"? University of Virginia psychology professor Bethany Teachman says the approach to dealing with difficult people popularized in social media right now is not new. "It is a catchy term for the basic idea that if you're in a situation wher  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA study of identical twins links faster aging to memory decline By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu New research from University of Virginia psychologists found that "epigenetic clocks" - tools scientists use to estimate a person's biological age - can predict cognitive decline. The study, which focused on middle-aged twins, also found socioeconomic status plays a role.  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * College of Engineering welcomes 15 new faculty in fall 2025 By Melody Warnick With expertise in autonomous robots, railroad engineering, artificial intelligence, and much more, Virginia Tech's newest engineering faculty are driving innovation in fields that shape the future. This fall, 15 new tenured and tenure-track faculty have joined the College of Engineering, along with a number of instructors, collegiate f  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Committee selected for the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Advanced Computing Virginia Tech has named the committee tasked with overseeing a national search for the inaugural executive director of the Institute for Advanced Computing. Located in Alexandria, the institute unites top innovators in computing technologies to integrate faculty and students into the technology ecosystem of the nation'  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * A rare Hawaiian bird's history guides conservationist's research today Ashley Dayer's work connects people and wildlife across continents. By Max Esterhuizen On Maui's iconic volcanic slopes almost 25 years ago, Ashley Dayer searched for one of the world's rarest birds. The po'ouli, a small Hawaiian black-faced honeycreeper, had only three known individuals of the species left at the time. Helicopters dropped  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,270 New WV Business Registrations for August of 2025 The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,270 new businesses statewide during the month of August according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in August include Kanawha, Monongalia, Berkeley, Raleig  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces Projected Hope Scholarship Budget Drops By $70 Million Maximum Estimated Budget for 2026-2027 School Year is $244 Million * State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today released a revised maximum projected Hope Scholarship budget for the 2026-2027 school year. In January, the West Virginia  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 8 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Board of Trustees Provide Upgrades to French A. See Dining Center * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College's French A. See Dining Center has received some upgrades aimed at enhancing students' on-campus dining experience. New flooring installed in Spring 2025 has now been complemented with new dining furniture and the hall has been freshly  more