RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 2025 Wilder Symposium on Sept. 25 at VCU will spotlight Virginia's national impact on politics 66th Governor of Virginia L. Douglas Wilder and fellow Wilder School panelists will explore pressing issues and latest poll results. By Pam Cox Virginia is one of only two states holding a gubernatorial race in 2025, a contest drawing national attention and shaping conversations about America's politi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Kicks Off Energy Permitting Reform Tour in Pennsylvania's 'Energy Capital' * PROSPERITY, PA - Americans for Prosperity (AFP) kicked off its cross-country tour promoting energy project permitting reform in Southwestern Pennsylvania on Monday, highlighting the importance of the state's natural resources in creating American energy abundance.  "The Road to Prosperity"  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Be A Part Of The RV Industry Tech Training Showcase In Colorado * Littleton Public Schools and the RV Technical Institute are hosting an RV Industry Open House on Wednesday, October 8, from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MT at the EPIC Campus in Littleton, CO to showcase careers available in the RV industry. The event is open to all suppliers and RV industry partners. The Open House mar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Cassandra Aucoin Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Reston, 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 house of delegates candidate, Cassand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concern over the growing challenges presented by overregulation in federal transportation policy. As DOT prepares its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, the foundation urges a pivot away from micromanagement in favor of streamlined procedures that promote efficienc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks surrounding automated vehicles (AVs). It expressed support for the Administration's proposal aimed at advancing surface transportation and outlined key areas where the agency can provide clarity and improve safety standards. In its comments, the CTA's Automated Vehicle Worki  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * DCAA auditors recognized for work on $450,000 case DCAA Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors recently received praise for their thorough work assisting in the investigation of Mercer (US), LLC, (Mercer). Mercer is a consulting firm that recently agreed to pay over $450,000 to resolve allegations that it overbilled the Defense Health Agency (DH  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Delegate Scott Wyatt Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Mechanicsville, 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 house of delegates, Deleg  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Senators Release Framework for Market Structure Legislation * WASHINGTON - Today, Democratic senators released a framework for market structure legislation. The group of senators include U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Raphael Warnock (D-GA)  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Executive Order Revises Reciprocal Tariff Exemptions * On Friday, September 5, President Trump issued an Executive Order that narrowly alters the scope of goods exempt from reciprocal tariffs under Annex II of a previous Executive Order from April 2, 2025. These changes took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday, September 8, 2025. The Executive Order also identifies products tha  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Fairfax man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Veterans Affairs and U.S. Postal Service employees A Fairfax man pled guilty today to making threatening communications over interstate commerce and threatening to kill a federal official. According to court documents, on April 29, Kenneth R. Woodard, 57, called the Department of Veter  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Federal Unions Allege Retaliation in Trump's Collective Bargaining Rollbacks * In a recent executive order issued by President Trump, employees at the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Weather Service are among the latest civil servants to have their collective bargaining rights rolled back. This repeal of coll  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Finance Democrats Call on Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security * Committee Democrats to Crapo: "We have a responsibility to ensure SSA protects Americans' data and provides quality customer service to the over 72 million Americans who rely on these benefits." Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Introduces SOAR Act Improvements Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing the SOAR Act Improvements Act, legislation that makes targeted improvements to the only federally funded school choice program in the nation to help children from low-income families in Washington, D.C. succeed. "School choice has the power to  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Predicting where a deadly brain cancer might go next Jennifer Munson, a cancer researcher at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, describes a novel method for identifying where glioblastoma is likely to recur based on fluid moving through and near the tumor. By Matt Chittum Glioblastoma is a devastatingly effective brain cancer. Doctors can cut it o  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Potomac Health Foundation grant will support expanded community mental health services in Prince William County By Jerome Boettcher As executive director of the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, Martina Jackson Green said many of the needs the nonprofit organization addressed coming out of the pandemic were immediate. The association provided funding to community organizations and  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Georgia Woman Sentenced for $1 Million Wire Fraud Chisom Okonkwo, age 29, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, was sentenced today to 7 months in prison for wire fraud. According to court documents and statements made in court, Okonkwo and another defendant created an email address that spoofed that of an employee at a Gilmer County  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Delivers Remarks on SWVA Public Safety Communications * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated in a hearing entitled "Public Safety Communications in the United States." Following the hearing, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: "For many rural communit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on American Tin Company Investment in Henry County * Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based tin production company, will invest approximately $65 million to build a metal production and processing facility in Henry County. According to a press release, the investment will support an estimated 118 new jobs, build a 115,000 square fo  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi-Brand Expansion * With its Canadian footprint nearly doubling over the past decade and more than 100 properties in development, Hilton is driving strategic growth across focused-service, extended-stay, and lifestyle brands MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and wel  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - John Ladelle Puryear, 49, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, and cocaine base, also known as "crack." According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 16, 202  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Crime HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Dyson Lamont Woody Jr., also known as "DC Sosa," 33, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on M  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights successful job training programs on America at Work listening tour in Virginia * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer embarked on her America at Work listening tour in Virginia this week, touring a nationally recognized shipbuilding apprenticeship school and visiting local manufacturers. The Secretary highlighted how Pres  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * John Tuyo: Championing The Park Model RV Market * When Champion Homes' Director of Sales John Tuyo started his role two years ago, he brought his passion for park models into the RV industry. Champion Homes, a subsidiary of Skyline Champion Corporation, builds a wide variety of manufactured and modular homes, accessory dwelling units, park model RVs, and modular buildings f  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * K-9's Hot Car Death Prompts PETA Plea to Hilo Police Chief: Patrol Vehicles Need Heat Alarms * Hilo, HI - Following the death of Archer, a K-9 with the Hawai'i Police Department who was left alone Thursday in a patrol car as the high temperature topped over 80 degrees, PETA sent a letter today to Interim Police Chief Reed Mahuna, offering condolences and enco  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Its Decision to Raise Student Loan Payments for Low-Income Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and 11 of his Democratic colleagues demanded answers from the Trump Administration regarding its decision to deny 460,000 student loan borrowers access to l  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Kansas City Animal Shelters in Crisis: PETA Launches Video Warning About Dangers of No-Kill Policies * Kansas City, Mo. - As Kansas City animal shelters become the latest in crisis, PETA's new urgent video warning will make its national debut on local airwaves, showing the deadly consequences of shelters chasing the "no-kill" label by refusing to take in anim  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Champions Military Family Quality of Life in NDAA Amendments * Washington, D.C. - As the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prepares to come to the House Floor for a vote, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced a series of new amendments she introduced and co-sponsored to improve healthcare and quality of life for military families. "Everywhere I go in Hampton Roads, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Launches 2025 Veteran of the Year Program * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her 2025 Veteran of the Year Program to honor and recognize veterans residing in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District for their service. "Veterans sacrifice their time, bodies and lives to keep our nation safe. They embody the values we should  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * McKinney Branch Office identifies $74 million in non-compliant costs The McKinney Branch Office team recently completed a $2 billion pricing proposal and identified $74 million in non-compliant costs. During their review, the team identified inconsistencies in the contractor's purchase order history, inflated non-recurring expenses, and excessive material allowan  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Government & Industry Leaders to Discuss Animal Agriculture Policy with State Agriculture Departments * Media Advisory MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Government & Industry Leaders to Discuss Animal Agriculture Policy with State Agriculture Departments WHO : The National Association of State Departments of   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: Industry Leaders to Discuss Federal Policy Impacts to Rural Development and Farm Financial Security with State Agriculture Officials * Industry Leaders to Discuss Federal Policy Impacts to Rural Development and Farm Financial Security with State Agriculture Officials  WHO : The National Association  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory: University and Industry Experts to Discuss Natural Resources and Environmental Policy with State Agriculture Leaders * Media Advisory MEDIA AVAILABILITY: University and Industry Experts to Discuss Natural Resources and Environmental Policy with State Agriculture Leaders WHO : The National Associ  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Media Statement from Fairfax County Public Schools * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, As promised, here's the latest update on our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on gender identity. Please see the media statement below about an important legal   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release: * * * National Air and Space Museum Expands Its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has announced the expansion of its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. This will be the first major construction and physical change to the center's public areas since its opening in 2003. Additional display space will be added to the nor  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The National Association of Secondary School Principals issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * NASSP Reacts to NAEP Results The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) issued the following statement on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) assessment results. "Today's results are a sobering reminder that too many students still aren't getting the support they need to succeed. At the same time, test score  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association, Tysons, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for greater emphasis on motor vehicle affordability and safety in the agency's forthcoming Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. Representing over 16,000 franchised automobile and truck dealerships nationwide, NADA highlights the pressing need for initiatives that ensure the affordability of new vehicles while simulta  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * New Radiotheranostic Targets Identified for Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometrial Cancer * Two molecular targets--human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) and cluster of differentiation 24 (CD24)--are highly promising candidates for new nuclear diagnostics and therapeutics for endometrial cancer, according to new research published in The Journal of N  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 10 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Scholarship Deepens US-Australia Educational Collaboration CANBERRA, Australia - Sept. 8, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the American Australian Association are continuing their enduring partnership through the American Australian Association Northrop Grumman Corporation Graduate Education Scholarships. These scholarships support A  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OMB Ordered to Restore Public Website * In August, the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued an order requiring the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to restore access to its public website. The court found that the removal of certain information from the website violated federal law requirements and the public  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED Systems team joins military partners to preview Navy's newest expeditionary fast transport * Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office got an up-close preview of the U.S. Navy's latest expeditionary fast transport recently during a tour hosted by the Military Sealift Command at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, Aug  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Owners of 1st Adult N Pediatric Healthcare Pled Guilty Kafomdi and Samuel Okocha Admit to Healthcare Fraud and Conspiracy * LYNCHBURG, Va. - Two former owners of 1st Adult N Pediatric Healthcare pled guilty today to conspiring with others to commit federal healthcare fraud. Kafomdi "Josephine" Okocha, 49, and Samuel Okocha, 52, both o  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Pennsylvania Man Sentenced for Wheeling Bank Robbery WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Frank L. Morrison, 59, of Braddock Hills, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for a Wheeling bank robbery. Morrison walked into the United Bank in Elm Grove, taking $4,200 and fled on foot in September 2018. He discarded   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * PepsiCo, Mars, and ADM partner to advance regenerative agriculture to support farmers in Poland through a holistic, landscape-level approach * The collaboration empowers farmers to adopt regenerative agriculture practices across their crop rotations, which can help to enhance soil health and long-term sustainability. * PepsiCo will incorporate su  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * PET Amyloid Quantitation Methods for Degree of Amyloid Burden * In 2012, the FDA approved the first beta-amyloid plaque radiopharmaceutical, and the first amyloid software analysis solutions that provided Z-scores were released. The variety of different software solutions, multiple amyloid tracers, scan time variations, variable scanner acquisition c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Q&A: TRICARE For Life coverage of weight loss medications * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements. Y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on the 2025 Nation's Report Card House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the National Center for Education Statistics released the 2025 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for 8th grade science and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces Border Wall Status Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Border Wall Status Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a publicly accessible webpage on the Department of Homeland Security website individuals can use to view active border wall construction and progress. "President Trump has   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute And Mike Molino RV Learning Center Launch Survey To Strengthen Technicians And Fixed Operations Training Programs * The RV Technical Institute and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center have teamed up to launch an industry survey aimed at understanding the continuing education and certification needs of RV service technicians and fixed operations management  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Refuses to Comment as Three Virginia Health Clinics Set to Close Due to Trump Tax Bill She Backs * # Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Following the announcement that three health clinics - including urgent care and primary care locations - in rural Virginia are closing as a result of the Trump tax bill that Winsome Earle-Sears bac  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears' Record of Supporting Healthcare Cuts and Attacking Reproductive Rights Speaks for Itself as She Skips Out on Answers * # Virginia Mercury : Earle-Sears agreed to an interview but canceled on the day of and has not responded to reschedule requests and other questions. VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Mercury details Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme record supporting healthcar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * The Trump Administration's Shockingly Dishonest, Out-Of-Touch Response To Terrible Jobs Report * Friday morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the August jobs report (https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8633), which found that employment in the United States "has shown little change since April." The U.S. economy has averaged just 27,000 jobs added per month ove  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU and Reynolds Community College partner to provide transfer students with personalized support New dual-admission program, which will expand to other community colleges, offers access to cost savings and credit guarantees. By Sian Wilkerson A new dual-admission program launched by Virginia Commonwealth University and Reynolds Community College will provide ongoing support to eligible communi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Vice Chief of Staff Speaks at AUSA Noon Report Webinar * Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus will speak Sept. 24 during an Association of the U.S. Army webinar. Mingus' presentation, part of AUSA's Noon Report series, will focus on the Army's Holistic Health and Fitness program. The presentation begins at noon Eastern. It is free, but registration is require  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Health Clinics Shutter Thanks to Jen Kiggans, Southampton Medical Center Also At Risk of Closure * Augusta Health closes three clinics in VA citing Kiggans' Big, Ugly Bill; Southampton Medical Center serving Hampton Roads is also at risk Congresswoman Jen Kiggans cast a decisive vote for Republicans' budget bill that made the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Now, Vi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Health Clinics Shutter Thanks to Rob Wittman * Augusta Health closes three clinics in VA, citing Wittman's Big, Ugly Bill Congressman Rob Wittman cast a decisive vote for Republicans' budget bill that made the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Now, Virginians will have less access to health care thanks to his vote. Augusta Medical Group is " closing an urgent care   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Named Fulbright HBCU Institutional Leader For Fourth Consecutive Year VSU celebrated for global education leadership and international engagement. * Virginia State University is proud to announce that it has been named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Institutional Leader for 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year VSU has been recognized for its   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Amanda Demmer awarded history professorship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Amanda Demmer, associate professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences at Virginia Tech, has been awarded the Paul and Linda Austin Military History Professorship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The professorship was established in 2023 by Paul and Linda Austin to help recruit and retain professors within the D  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Rana Ashkar awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Rana Ashkar, associate professor of physics in the College of Science, has been awarded the Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Patricia Caldwell Faculty Fellowship was established in 2019 with a generous gift from its namesake to advance the national and international prominence of the College of Scienc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Strategic planning support helps popular Spearhead Trails chart its path forward By Julia Kell A strategic plan developed with Virginia Tech and its Center for Economic and Community Engagement is already paying off for Spearhead Trails, the sprawling outdoor recreation system in far Southwest Virginia. Just a year after the plan's completion in June 2024, the Southwest Regional Recreation Authority, which lau  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginians Call Out Sears for Pushing "Extreme Abortion Restrictions" and Taking Choices Away from Women * As Winsome Earle-Sears continues to push her extreme agenda rolling back reproductive rights and supporting abortion bans, Virginians are calling her out and committing to supporting Abigail Spanberger, a leader who will protect Virginia women's fundamental freedoms. In a letter to th  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Releases New Report on Myopia Treatment Trends The Vision Council released a new two-part research report, Focused inSights 2025: Myopia Management (https://thevisioncouncil.org/product/focused-insights-2025-myopia-management), combining a global analysis of pediatric myopia treatment strategies with a survey of U.S. eyecare providers. Together, these complementary studies  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Augusta Medical Group Decision to Consolidate Locations in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Augusta Medical Group announced the closure of three practice locations--Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care--in response to Republicans'   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Augusta Medical Group Decision to Consolidate Locations in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Augusta Medical Group announced the closure of three practice locations--Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care--in response to Republicans' l  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Venable Avenue Investment, Begins $360,000 Infrastructure Project * Charleston, W.Va., (September 9, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its infrastructure investment in Kanawha City on Venable Avenue, beginning a $360,000 project to replace 1,020 feet of aging pipe with 8-i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's being built? A roundup of campus construction projects at VCU Here's an update on six major projects that aim to support students, faculty, staff, patients and the broader community. By Brian McNeill New and returning students may have noticed several construction, renovation and restoration projects underway at Virginia Commonwealth University this fall. More projects - including a new   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What's new at VCU for 2025-26 Here's what you need to know - from new places to grab a bite to new ways to travel between campuses - as we forge ahead in the new academic year. By Elinor Frisa The 2025-26 academic year is in full swing at Virginia Commonwealth University, with the campus energized by the familiar busy rhythms of students, faculty and staff. But VCU never stops changing, either.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * When Will Donald Trump Hold Rallies for Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli? * Two months out from Election Day and with Donald Trump's agenda killing jobs, raising costs and ripping away health care, the Associated Press is spotlighting how Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli have tied themselves up in knots over whether they want Trump to campaign alongside them in Virginia and New Jersey. The AP r  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Ancient traditions, new tools William & Mary faculty co-design solutions with Indigenous communities to rebuild their foodways and reconnect with their roots. By Catherine Tyson Troy Wiipongwii scrolls through colorful graphs and charts displayed on his computer, demonstrating a program that he's developed in collaboration with other William & Mary faculty and Indigenous leaders. The platform gives Indig  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * World's Biggest Pizza Party Draws PETA Plea: Add Vegan Cheese, Please! * New Haven, Conn. - No vegan options? Mamma Mia! After confirming that New Haven's upcoming attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest pizza party won't feature any vegan slices, PETA sent a letter today to the event's official pie purveyor, Big Green Pizza Truck, pointing  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Wright Center administrator wins Fulbright award Elizabeth Fortune, one of VCU's leaders in research administration, will spend two weeks in Berlin to explore the field from a global perspective. By Haley Tenore Elizabeth Fortune turned frustration into opportunity through a simple realization: "I thought there had to be a better way." At Virginia Commonwealth University, Fortune is administra  more