FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * AFMES continually enhances joint MWD training * Inside numerous walls, behind multiple doors, and protected by layers of various security measures, sits $3.5 million worth of seized narcotics from the Drug Enforcement Administration, stored in the Joint Military Working Dog Laboratory, within the Forensic Toxicology department of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. Here, four members from th  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * After Year-Long Effort, McDowell County Commission on Aging Employees Free Themselves From SEIU Union Bosses * Majority of employees signed petition demanding Commission stop bargaining with SEIU; success follows months of union stonewalling Welch, WV (November 14, 2025) - Following an effort lasting more than a year, employees of senior homecare nonprofit McDowell   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA's Eric Fanning in the Washington Times: Why Right-to-Repair Threatens Defense Innovation and Readiness * Arlington, VA - In case you missed it, Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning penned an op-ed in the Washington Times urging Congress to reject "right-to-repair" provisions in this year's National Defense Authorization Act,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Study Seeks Indicators of Heat Stress Risk * Researchers with the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine are tracking down risk factors and biomarkers of soldiers who are more resilient to heat-related illnesses in a new study, according to a Pentagon news release. "Heat illnesses pose a serious threat not just to individuals, but also to units  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * ASMFC Northern Shrimp Section and Advisory Panel to Meet December 11 Section to Set Fishery Specifications * The Commission's Northern Shrimp Section (Section) and Advisory Panel (AP) will meet on Thursday, December 11, at the Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street, Portland, Maine; 207.775.5411. The AP will meet from 9 - 10 AM to review the 2025 tra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On Trump's Tariff Retreat * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and recently joined Reps. Ro Khanna (D-A), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) in introducing the bipartisan No Coffee Tax Act to repeal President Trump's coffee tariffs, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's repeal of its own tariffs   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Welcomes Life Sentence for Virginia Shootings of Hispanic Men * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the life sentence for a man who shot two Hispanic men in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, in 2024. At that time of that shooting, CAIR welcomed hate crime charges.  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 14 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2025 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Award Winners Ahead of Championship in Durham * DURHAM, NC (November 14, 2025) - The stage is set. After ten weeks of grit, grind, and history in the making, the road to Durham has come down to two. Virginia Union University (9-1 overall, 7-0 CIAA) the undefeated conference champion and reig  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Costello students put skills to work for Fairfax charities * Not often can you take a course where you receive top-level instruction for how to prepare for a career, while also having the opportunity to give back to the world around you; but that is exactly what students in George Mason University's BUS 303 class experienced this past spring semester when they planned and hosted multiple "Humanitarian Happ  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Defense Contractor Executive Sentenced in Bribery Scheme Russell Thurston, a former executive vice president at Cambridge International Systems, Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, was sentenced in federal court today to 18 months custody, followed by 12 months home confinement, after admitting that he   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Department of Homeland Security Contractor Agrees to Pay $3.9M to Resolve Alleged Violations of the False Claims Act * Zephyr Aviation LLC, located in Mineral, Virginia, and its owners Frederick Credno Jr. and Frederick W. Credno III have agreed to pay $3,901,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting inflated invoices for aviation contracts to the Department o  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * Detroit Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime BECKLEY, W.Va. - Daviontae Lately, also known as "Dave," 32, of Detroit, Michigan, was sentenced today to three years and four months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses State Delegate Debra Gardner forVirginia's State Senate District 15 * Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed state Del. Debra Gardner for Virginia's state Senate District 15. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:  "State Del. Debra Gardner has a proven record of standing up for Virginia families -   more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Go RVing's Trends to Know: Experiential Marketing * Trends and insights: Go RVing is committed to keeping you up-to-date on trends and insights that impact the RV industry. * One trend that's gained popularity is experiential marketing, which creates an experience for the customer rather than approaching them through traditional marketing methods. Why it matters: Creating a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In its 25th year, International Education Week provides a spotlight for VCU's global engagement * By Nicol Tinsley Global Education Office Virginia Commonwealth University will celebrate International Education Week next week - Nov. 17-21 - as the initiative marks a quarter-century of showcasing the power of global connections among students, faculty and staff. First held in 2000, IEW is n  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Justice, Arlington, Virginia, issued a report presenting an in-depth analysis of the regulatory environment faced by small businesses in Austin, Texas, along with policy recommendations aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth. Drawing on a comprehensive set of stakeholder engagements, public surveys, and regulatory assessments, the report identifies key barriers that hinder small business success and outlines actionable reforms.   more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- James Madison University issued the following news: * * * JMU School of Nursing to offer expedited bachelor's degree pathway James Madison University will offer an expedited pathway to earning a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) starting in summer 2026. Students in the Fast Flex BSN pathway will be able to complete the degree in one calendar year, compared with two years in the traditional program, by taking evening, weekend and summer courses. The innova  more

VIENNA, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Judge Denies Cohere Motion to Dismiss in News Media Industry Lawsuit Against AI Theft * Arlington, VA - Last night, Judge Colleen McMahon denied AI company Cohere's motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it by a collection of news and magazine publishers alleging copyright and trademark infringement. US District Judge McMahon, of the Southern District of New York, denied Cohe  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Meet Yi Shen, The RV Industry Association's New Staff Attorney * The RV Industry Association welcomes Yi Shen as its new Staff Attorney. This important role provides essential support for the Association's internal legal department and other teams across the organization, as well as interfaces with members, federal regulators, and others. Yi, who grew up in Richmond, VA, com  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Meet-a-Ram: IBe Crawley still adding creative chapters to her life story * By Joan Tupponce Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic place to live, work and study. IBe Crawley hit the books during her early years as a Virginia Commonwealth University student - lots and lots of books. "I  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * November 13, 2025 School Board Meeting Highlights * Public Hearing At 7:04 p.m., the School Board Public Hearing was called to order. This public hearing was on the naming of Fairfax County Public Schools' new Western HS. No speakers signed up to testify to t he School Board during this hearing (link is external). Meeting Opening At 7:11 p.m., the School Board Regular Meeting was called to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA Welcomes LaBella Training to Endorsed Partner Program The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is pleased to announce the addition of LaBella Training to its Endorsed Partner Program. This partnership provides NWRA members with access to LaBella's nationally recognized training programs for solid waste professionals across multiple disciplines and state certifica  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in the Eastern Panhandle * MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to the Eastern Panhandle where she made several stops focused on community and economic development. First, Senator Capito delivered keynote remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for Shepherd University's Agribusiness Center at Tabler Farm. Senator C  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford alumna and banking leader Lara Ramsey to address Winter 2025 graduates By Justin Ward Radford University will welcome home one of its own this December as Lara E. Ramsey '90, M.S. '92, president and CEO of The National Bank of Blacksburg, delivers the keynote address at the university's Winter 2025 Commencement ceremonies. Ramsey, a distinguished leader in the banking industry and a dedicated m  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for the week of Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Nov. 10, 2025 By Pam McCallister Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. Emergency Services student commended for composure, leadership at major crash scene When a chaoti  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Senior's research focuses on helping Alzheimer's, dementia patients Julia Miller is dedicating much of her senior year at Radford University, working alongside two Department of Psychology faculty members, to explore methods that they hope will soon help improve the quality of life for individuals living with moderate to advanced dementia. "I knew this is something I was meant to do," Miller said, recal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Delivers Major Investments for National Security, Hampton Roads, and America's Veterans * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) released a statement following the passage into law of a funding package that contains investments in Hampton Roads, national security, and veterans that she worked to secure. "Since coming to Congress, one of my biggest priorities has been fighting to r  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara cardiologists are first in Hampton Roads to implant state-of-the-art defibrillator * Sentara physicians successfully completed a first-of-its-kind, life-saving cardiovascular procedure at Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, last month. Venkat Iyer, M.D., a cardiac electrophysiologist, and Eric Unger, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, performed the inaugural Extravascular  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Steele Chapter Hosts Leadership Event for Cadets with Former CMSAF Bass * AFA's D.W. Steele Sr. Chapter hosted its annual "Leadership and Salute to Arnold Air" membership meeting on October 29 at Nighthawk Pizza in Arlington, Va. The gathering connected cadets, students, and Air Force recruiters from Northern Virginia to AFA's network of leadersincluding   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2025: * * * UVA President's Letter Reveals Alarming Political and Ideological Interference in University Governance Ross Mugler, Interim President and CEO, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges, today said that former University of Virginia President James E. Ryan's account of the pressures leading to his resignation reveals an alarming e  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * UVA urban planning expert to highlight community-oriented design * By Lauren Floyd The co-founder of the University of Virginia's Center for Community Partnerships will deliver the 2025 Morton B. Gulak Lecture in Urban and Regional Planning at Virginia Commonwealth University on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Barbara Brown Wilson, Ph.D., a specialist in ecologically and community-oriented design and devel  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU's Wilder School to host virtual election results breakdown with Bob Holsworth on Nov. 19 * By Sian Wilkerson Political scientist Bob Holsworth, Ph.D., will join Virginia Commonwealth University's L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs next week to analyze and share insight into the results of Virginia's 2025 election. On Wednesday, Nov. 19, Holsworth, a leading politic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Vermont Joins S2S and S2S DHR and Implements NRII Solution and the CDLIS Solution for DACH * Vermont becomes the 44th State to join State-to-State Verification Service (S2S), 39th State to join S2S Driver History Record (DHR), 22nd State to join CDLIS Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (DACH), and 42nd State to join Medical Examine  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Slams Trump Admin for Illegal Boat Strikes, Demands Use of Force Authorization * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) released the following statement after reviewing the classified legal justification for the likely illegal boat strikes in the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean. "After recently reviewing the legal explanation for the recent boat strikes, I am MORE conv  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Cadets Present Research Projects at SURF Five Virginia Military Institute cadets, with Dr. Sherif Abdelhamid, assistant professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences and outreach liaison officer for VMI's Cyber Defense Laboratory, traveled to Spartanburg, South Carolina, to present research projects at the SoCon Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF), at Wofford College Oct. 24-25. SU  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National preview pediatric innovation at Emerging Tech Conference * Leaders from Children's National Hospital and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC detailed plans to grow their collaboration and speed pediatric innovations from the lab to clinical care during the recent Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council Emerging Tech Conference.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Children's National preview pediatric innovation at Emerging Tech Conference Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC and Executive Director Michael Friedlander recognized by Roanoke leaders for 15 years of regional impact. By John Pastor Leaders from Children's National Hospital and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC detailed plans to grow their collaboration and speed pediatric   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers awarded Forest Service grant to advance forest monitoring science With support from the U.S. Forest Service, Virginia Tech researchers are developing next-generation tools to track how forests recover, grow, and adapt over time. By Chris Moody Researchers from the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received a new grant from the U.S. Forest Service Southern Research Station to advance   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Study to examine if water filters can improve health for households in rural Appalachia By Kevin Myatt A team led by Virginia Tech's Alasdair Cohen is launching the first major U.S. study to test whether simple countertop water filters can reduce illness in households that rely on private wells and springs for drinking water. The study, supported by a $3.7 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant, inc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Why coronary arteries struggle to heal after surgery A new study by Scott Johnstone of the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC identified a target for new therapies to improve recovery and reduce complications after stent procedures and bypass surgeries. By Matt Chittum Surgeons in the United States perform nearly 600,000 coronary artery stent procedures and bypass surgeries every year. They are the mo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Efforts to Restrict Mifepristone * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and all of their Democratic Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 15 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Nitro Infrastructure Upgrades with 243000 Investment Nitro, W.Va., (November 14, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its infrastructure upgrades in Nitro with a $243,000 project. "We are excited to build upon the infrastructure investments we have made in the Nitro community this year," said Sco  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Why coronary arteries struggle to heal after surgery * Surgeons in the United States perform nearly 600,000 coronary artery stent procedures and bypass surgeries every year. They are the most common cardiovascular operations, and yet many fail within a few years because treatment damages the endothelium a microscopically thin layer of cells lining blood vessels. Healthy   more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Winners of the 26th annual photo contest showcase an incredible research community at the Batten School & VIMS By Ethan Smith William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS recently recognized the most memorable and impressive photographs captured by talented faculty, staff and students. Participants in the 26th annual photo contest submitted an array of amazing images from   more