WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * "Noteworthy Snub" -- Trump Steers Clear of Winsome Sears in Virginia * Despite Winsome Sears defending Donald Trump's cuts to Virginians' jobs and health care, and even going to the White House to beg for his support, the president delivered a "noteworthy snub" by refusing to even mention her in his visit to Virginia this weekend. * CNN : "It was a noteworthy snub of Winsome Earle-Sears." * Wash  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * After Months of Backing Trump's Healthcare and Job Cuts That Are Hurting Virginia, Trump Ignores Sears at Norfolk Event * # Trump visited Virginia Sunday and ignored Sears despite her pleas for an endorsement VIRGINIA - After months of Winsome Earle-Sears backing Donald Trump's reckless healthcare and job cuts that are hurting Virginians in order to get his endorsement, at an event Sunday  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Debate on Constitutional Crisis Draws Crowd to VMI Is the United States experiencing a constitutional crisis? That was the resolution debated at Virginia Military Institute Sept. 30 before a large audience in Gillis Theater. The debate was part of the fall Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour, and was co-hosted by VMI's Center for Leadership and Ethics. Daniel Farbman, associate professor at Boston   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Hilton Continues Rapid Expansion of Lifestyle Portfolio with Launch of Outset Collection by Hilton, Designed for Guests Looking for Soulful, Independent Hotel Experiences With first hotels bookable in November and more than 60 in development, new upscale conversion brand adds flexibility for owners and guests * Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the launch of Outset Collection by H  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Inside NOVA Guest Column: Earle-Sears Wants to Roll Back Gay Rights * # Adam Ebbin: "It's horrifying that Sears believes she should be able to strip Virginians of their legal workplace protections" VIRGINIA - In a new column in Inside NOVA, Sen. Adam Ebbin, the first openly gay member of the General Assembly, details Winsome Earle-Sears' record attacking gay rights and opposing same-sex   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Message and Update from the Superintendent About Title IX * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, Per our commitment to transparency, I am sharing the latest information in our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on a student's gender identity. A  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * Smithfield Foods To Announce Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results on October 28, 2025 Smithfield Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFD), an American food company and an industry leader in value-added packaged meats and fresh pork, today announced that its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 will be released before market open on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, Wow, what an incredible weekend!! This early fall weather is definitely something to be grateful for. I trust each of you have had an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the gifts nature provides each and every day. We got some good news this week! We learned that FCPS continues to outperform state and global average total SAT scores. Ou  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU College of Engineering launches power systems engineering track with Dominion Energy Supported by a $1 million gift from the energy company, the track is available to students pursuing electrical or computer engineering. * he Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering and Dominion Energy have partnered to create an academic track - power systems engineering - that addresses the r  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Family medicine physician offers lifeline for women facing homelessness Barbara T. Lester, M.D., who completed her residency training in the Department of Family Medicine and Population Health, created Joy House RVA to support unhoused women in the Richmond community. By Hayley Roulston Barbara T. Lester, M.D., has spent her life stepping into the gaps others overlook. One of t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Oct. 6, 2025: * * * West Virginia Department of Human Services and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has launched the Communication & Operations Mobile Engagement Tool (COMET), a new platform designed to strengthen communication and collaboration across the state's  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary receives $2.8M to train 300 teachers for the nation's 250th anniversary Three-year grant will launch a national program in history, civics and democracy * William & Mary has received a three-year, $2.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to train teachers in conjunction with the nation's semiquincentennial in 2026. It is the largest award to a Virginia institution of higher le  more