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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * $5,000 Reward Offered by PETA for Tips on Who Dumped Tied Up Dog on Side of the Road * Ruskin, Fla. - PETA is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of the person(s) responsible for abandoning a dog whose front and back legs were tied together near G-7 Ranch Road and Stephens Road in Ruskin  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'NIH, Close the Monkey Labs!' Demands New Times Square Ad * New York - PETA is showing the crowds of Times Square how monkeys live inside a federally funded laboratory and calling for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to shut down the seven national primate research centers in a new billboard. PETA's ad shows Milo, a monkey held and used as a breeder   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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * At Housing Summit, Warner Charts Comprehensive Path for Addressing National Housing Crisis * [ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE HERE] RICHMOND - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), in partnership with the Virginia Association of Counties, the Virginia Housing Alliance, and Henrico County, convened the "Keys to Housing Affordability Summit" at The Westin Richmond. As part of this half-day summi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * BCLP secured victory for Springfield, Inc. in Firearm Discharge Lawsuit * A Virginia state court granted BCLP's renewed motion to dismiss all claims against Springfield--with prejudice. The case stemmed from a personal injury lawsuit filed by Jason Allen, who sustained a gunshot wound to his leg while attempting to holster a firearm manufactured by our client,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Supports Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One Big Beautiful Bill invests in law enforcement and the brave men and women who keep our communities safe. "The brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way in West Virginia and across the country deserve to have the resources they need to keep themselves and our communities safe. I am prou  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * CFA Institute and AmplifyME Launch Global Investing Simulator Challenge for University Students CFA Institute and AmplifyME today announced the launch of the Investing Simulator Challenge, a new global student competition that offers a chance to experience what it's like to work in a real investment role by stepping into the roles of as  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

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved a revision to the Title V Operating Permits Program for the State of West Virginia. The revision, submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, incorporates federal regulations into the state's program, aiming to keep state and federal rules aligned. This approval maintains consistency between the two sets of regulations. The amendments made by West Virginia to its Acid Rain Provisions and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $100,000 ARC Grant to Appalachian Center for Hope * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Appalachian Center for Hope, based in Marion, Virginia, a $100,000 grant. The funding supports development of a planning project and report. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Marion's Appalachian Center for Hope was created to s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $491,548 ARC Grant to Mountain Empire Community College * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the Mountain Empire Community College, based in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, a $491,548 grant. The funding supports a workforce development initiative known as Project Southwest Virginia Opioid Abuse Recovery (SOAR). U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the fol  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Health Surveillance: Fighting against infectious disease and other threats, keeping the force ready * The Defense Health Agency is committed to protecting the total force from heath threats through the efforts of the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Division. "We play a combat support role at AFHSD, and we are responsible for protecting the Joint Force," said Navy Capt. Richard Langton, chief of AFHSD.   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

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-SC Brought Together Lawmakers to Celebrate Landmark Expansion of Education Scholarship Trust Fund * # Sep 8, 2025 by AFP MYRTLE BEACH, SC - On Thursday, Americans for Prosperity--South Carolina (AFP-SC) hosted a discussion at The Forum in Surfside Beach with Senator Greg Hembree (SD-28), Representative Tim McGinnis (HD-56), and Representative Carla Schues  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Vindman Joins AFSCME & SEIU Union Members to Discuss Big, Ugly Bill's Negative Impact * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, August 29, Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) sat down for a roundtable discussion hosted by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in Woodbridge, Virginia. "My family achieved the Am  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Supreme Court's Move to Greenlight Racial Profiling * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a former civil rights lawyer, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's move to grant a Justice Department request to allow the Trump Administration to target people for deportation based on their race or language: "Without even hearing oral arguments first,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Grant D.C. Full Control Over Its Police * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation to grant the District of Columbia full control over the Metropolitan Police Department. The introduction follows President Trump's federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in August, and as congressional Republicans plan mor  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * King Soopers Employees Hit Union Officials with New Federal Charges for Illegal Strike Fine Threats * Charge: UFCW Local 7 once again violating federal law with fines against non-union employees who wouldn't abide by a union boss-ordered strike Denver, CO (September 8, 2025) - Two King Soopers grocery workers have filed federal charges against the United Food and   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to co  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

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Sept. 8 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Accepting Applications for Spring 2026 Internships * WASHINGTON (September 8, 2025) - The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) has opened applications for spring 2026 semester internships in the association's Colorado headquarters and Washington, D.C. office. Internships are available for public policy, producer education and sustainability,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Leads Huge Coalition in Letter Asking Congress to Pass PBM Reform Act * Alexandria, VA (September 8, 2025) --The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) sent a letter today to House and Senate leadership on behalf of 134 organizations representing patient groups, health care providers, employers, business groups and union workers   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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * OHSU Primate Center Trucks in Imported Monkeys While Warehousing 4,000; PETA Demands Answers * Portland, Ore. - In a letter sent today, PETA urges Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) officials to investigate why the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) acquired macaque monkeys from an importation company even though it currently houses more t  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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Sues Virginia Tech Over Withheld Records on Gruesome Brain Blast Experiments on Minipigs * Norfolk, Va. - PETA has filed a Virginia Freedom of Information Act lawsuit in Norfolk Circuit Court against Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), alleging the university is unlawfully withholding public records related to taxpayer-fu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 8, 2025, at a hearing to consider the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2026 (H.R. 3838): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to cons  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Retired Gen. William 'Buck' Kernan Dies * Retired Gen. William "Buck" Kernan, former commander of the XVIII Airborne Corps, 101st Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment, died Sept. 3. He was 79. "The airborne and special operations forces communities lost one of its greatest leaders and advocates this week with the passing of Gen. William 'Buck' Kernan," Lt. Ge  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 3, 2025, hearing entitled "Oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission": * * * "This morning, we are going to hold our first oversight hearing on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the first one we've had since March 2023. Since our last oversight hearing, the outlook for the nuclear industry continues to rapi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Ms. Julie Stufft, of Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kazakhstan * Mr. Sean O'Neill, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Thailand * Mr. Mic  more

BOONE, North Carolina, Sept. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Appalachian Voices posted the following news release: * * * Solar Workgroup hosting community meeting in Gate City * September 8, 2025 CONTACT Dan Radmacher, Media Specialist, (540) 798-6683, dan@appvoices.org GATE CITY, Va. -- The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia is hosting a community meeting focused on agrivoltaics, the dual-use of land for solar energy and agriculture, on Oct. 2 between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. The meeting   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

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Stephanie's story: a joyful ending to a long journey * On the afternoon of her discharge, Stephanie stood beside her newborn daughter, Vivienne, who lay swaddled in a striped blanket with a tiny pink-and-blue cap, sleeping peacefully in her bassinet. She was surrounded by artwork made by her other two children, seven-year-old Freddy and five-year-old Livvy. The baby, just one day old,   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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The search is over! Defense Health Agency unveils findDHA -- a dynamic, online search tool * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - If you've ever asked, "Where on Earth is the Defense Health Agency?" the answer may surprise you. With hundreds of military hospitals and clinics, dental clinics, veterinary clinics, research facilities, and so much more, DHA's footprint is   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

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Two Ph.D. Candidates Receive Grants to Conduct Research at Jefferson Lab * * The students will work with staff scientists to help solve critical national energy challenges NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Two doctoral students will conduct their graduate thesis research at the U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility after recei  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

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