Northwest Federal Earns Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Financial Industry Leader Award
Herndon, Va. (December 11, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union was presented with the Stars Over Dulles Award for Financial Leader by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce on December 5th. The award recognizes businesses in the Dulles area that are industry and community leaders, delivering exceptional service and value to customers or members, and […]
Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Legal Elite
Norfolk, VA (December 11, 2018) – Virginia Business Magazine recently released its Virginia Business ‘Legal Elite’ winner’s list for 2018, which includes 24 Vandeventer Black attorneys. Every year, the magazine partners with the Virginia Bar Association to grant this award to attorneys nominated by their peers for this recognition. The 24 attorneys selected are: Alternative […]
SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia State University’s Accreditation for 10 Years
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Virginia State University’s (VSU) accreditation for the next 10 years. SACSCOC made the announcement at its annual meeting in New Orleans today. The University received the best possible review with the committee finding VSU in compliance and offering no recommendations. As the major […]
SEC restores power after Winter Storm Diego
CREWE, Va – As of 11:38 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, all known, storm-related power outages caused when Winter Storm Diego moved through Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) territory have been restored. At the peak of the event on Sunday, Dec. 9, nearly 10,000 SEC members lost power. Mutual aid and contract crews assisting SEC with restoration […]
Virginia State University President to Congratulate a Special Graduate…His Daughter
(December 12, 2018 – Petersburg, Va.) – During this time of year, universities celebrate with all of the pomp and circumstance to congratulate their graduates on accomplishing one of life’s major achievement, earning a college degree. On December 15, Virginia State University (VSU) President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. will shake the hands of more than […]
VIRginia International Raceway Promotes Two Key Executives
Top Road Course Names New President and COO, as well as a Chief Strategy Officer DANVILLE, Virginia – Dec. 12, 2018 – VIRginia International Raceway, one of North America’s premier road courses, is excited to announce the promotions of two long-term executive team members. Kerrigan Smith has been named President and Chief Operating Officer for all of […]
Envisioning Plum Island’s Future
Save the Sound and The Nature Conservancy have launched a multi-month process to develop a vision for the future of Plum Island. The groups held their first workshop, titled “Envision Plum Island,” with more than 50 stakeholders, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s headquarters in Riverhead Nov. 16. On hand were elected and agency […]
Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016, will be Virginia State University’s Fall Commencement Speaker
December 4, 2018 – Petersburg, Va. – Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016, will be Virginia State University’s (VSU) fall commencement speaker scheduled for Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m. in the VSU Multipurpose Center. On Sunday, June 5, 2016, Barber was crowned the first Miss USA to currently serve in the United States military. She […]
Smithfield Foods Funds Scholarships at Virginia State University with $25,000 Donation
December 4, 2018 – Ettrick, Va. — Virginia State University is pleased to announce a $25,000 donation from the Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., to fund student scholarships. Since 2016, Smithfield has donated $75,000 for scholarships at Virginia State University, providing support to more than 30 students. “The faculty, staff and students of […]
Averett University and Southside Virginia Community College Partner in Sociology/Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement
DANVILLE, Va. (November 30, 2018) — Today, Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) President Dr. Alfred Roberts signed the first articulation agreement and a community educational partnership agreement between the two schools in order to make the transfer process to […]
