RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Avoids," "Snubs," and "Ignores": Sears Loyalty to Trump Doesn't Pay Off at Norfolk Event * # Washington Post: Trump touts Navy, avoids GOP nominee for governor in Virginia visit VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears begs for Donald Trump's endorsement and backs his healthcare and job cuts that are devastating the Commonwealth, Trump avoided, snubbed, and ignored Sears at an event in Norfolk  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Another Day, Another Attack on Virginians: Trump Threatens Not to Pay Thousands of Furloughed Workers Winsome Earle-Sears remains silent as Trump now threatens not to pay federal workers once the government reopens * Today, in a leaked memo, the Trump administration said federal employees may not be eligible for back pay once the government reopens. This would be a gut punch to   more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Dr. Bracy Bersnak and George A. Harne, Ph.D., Discuss Catholic Social Teaching and Conservatism on Christendom Conversations * Christendom College President George A. Harne, Ph.D., has released a new episode of the Christendom Conversations podcast, featuring a compelling conversation with professor and political commentator Dr. Bracy Bersnak. Together, they discuss Catholic social teaching, the historical   more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches APEX Partnership Program to Connect Insurers with Certified InsurTech Providers * New program simplifies integration, accelerates innovation, and reduces costs across the insurance value chain ASHBURN, Va., October 7, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, toda  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Oct. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches Assure Broking Essentials: AI-Powered SaaS for Small and Mid-Sized Insurance Brokers * Introducing Assure Broking Essentials, a new multi-tenant solution designed to deliver superior service for small and mid-size insurance brokers Bringing together the expertise of ecosystem partners such as ServiceNow and AWS, DX  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump Calls Jen Kiggans One of His "Warriors" As She Continues to Vote With Him 100% of the Time * In case you missed it, Donald Trump gave Virginia Congresswoman Jen Kiggans a special shoutout over the weekend... calling her one of his "Congress warriors." It's no surprise that Trump would shout out Kiggans - after all, she has voted with him 100% of the time this Congress  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Introducing The Westerly at Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort: A VIP Experience Unlike Any Other on the Island The new boutique style oceanfront tower is now accepting reservations * PALM BEACH, Aruba - Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino announced today that The Westerly, the resort's new oceanfront tower set to debut in early 2026, is now accepting reservations. Situated within th  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Signs First European Renewable Acceleration Contract in Europe in Partnership with GoldenPeaks Capital to Power Full Value Chain * Mars signs its first Renewable Acceleration contract in Europe, in partnership with GoldenPeaks Capital to cover direct operations in support of our 100% renewables commitment. * That contract has been sized to no  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University partners with Raleigh County Schools to expand direct admission opportunities Marshall University is extending its innovative Direct Admissions program to students in Raleigh County, creating new pathways to higher education for local graduates. The partnership was officially launched during a celebration Friday at Woodrow Wilson High School, where Marshall leaders joined Ral  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), Reston, Virginia, a mission integrator supporting defense, space, and intelligence agencies, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SilverEdge Government Solutions for $205 million in cash. The firm is acquiring SilverEdge from private equity firm Godspeed Capital. SAIC stated on Oct. 6, 2025, the acquisition advances its strategy to bring mission-focused, intellectual property-based solutions and co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears-Backed Government Shutdown and Healthcare Cuts Hit Virginia Hospitals with a "One-Two Punch" * # Sears backs Trump's government shutdown and tax law that will take healthcare away from 350,000 Virginians VIRGINIA - New reporting from Axios Richmond details the devastating impact of the government shutdown and Medicaid cuts for Virginia hospitals. Axios Richmond writes: Nearly a   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 7 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * The Virginia Independent: Earle-Sears Dodges Questions about Trump Administration Layoffs of Federal Workers * # Sears backs and has repeatedly downplayed and dismissed Trump's job cuts VIRGINIA - New reporting from the Virginia Independent details how Winsome Earle-Sears has refused to stand up to Donald Trump as he continues to attack Virginia jobs and has "repeatedly dismissed" the ac  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Manning Institute Reaches Major Construction Milestone The University of Virginia today celebrates a key milestone in the construction of the Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology's 350,000-square-foot facility at Fontaine Research Park with a "topping out" ceremony at which the final steel beam will be placed. "I am delighted to be one step closer to opening the Manning I  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Clint McCown looks back on a rich and storied career From working as an actor to investigating organized crime, the VCU professor emeritus, who retired last year after 45 years of teaching, has followed his curiosity to compelling places, helping to fuel his 'vivid and cinematic' writing. By Joan Tupponce Clint McCown can't be pigeonholed. The author of four novels, five collections of poetry an  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 8 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Applauds Confirmation of Three West Virginians by the U.S. Senate Moore Capito, Matthew Harvey, Mike Stuart Confirmed * State Treasurer Larry Pack released the following statement after the adoption of S. RES. 412: "President Donald Trump has selected three great West Virginians to serve on behalf of the country and the people of our great stat  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 7 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Crowns Seniors Carpenter, Martin as 2025 Homecoming Royalty * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College recently recognized its 2025 Homecoming Court with President James Moore and First Lady Jessica Moore crowning the top vote-getters at halftime of the football game. The two highest vote-getters this year, chosen by their peers, were Cliff Carpenter '26, of Morgantow  more