Bringing Community to Life: Team Wins Multiple National Awards for Storytelling
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Communications and Public Relations team has been nationally recognized for their outstanding creativity, strategic messaging, and powerful member engagement. The team received five Silver Awards in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Spotlight on Excellence Awards, a prestigious program honoring the top communications work among electric cooperatives […]
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Brings Free Family Fun to Ashland with Sponsorship of Summer Movie Series
Fredericksburg, Va. — Families in Ashland are enjoying free summer entertainment thanks to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), which is proudly sponsoring Ashland Theatre’s “Free Movie Mondays” series through Aug. 11. Traditionally known as “$2 Movie Mondays,” the weekly movie showings have become a beloved community tradition. This year, with REC’s support, the Theatre is offering […]
Powering Our Future: Clarity, Responsibility, and Readiness
By John Hewa, President & CEO, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Across Virginia and the nation, energy demand is climbing — and fast. Virginia’s Department of Energy recently projected that annual demand growth for energy is increasing to 6.5%, up from a historic norm of 1.4%. Forecasts from the regional grid operator, PJM, show that electricity demand […]
CICV President Christopher K. Peace Appointed to Statewide Board of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
RICHMOND, VA – July 22, 2025— The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) is proud to announce that its President, Christopher K. Peace, Esq., has been appointed to serve on the statewide Board of Directors of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC). In addition to his board service, Mr. Peace has been selected […]
Mary Washington Hospital Is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Fredericksburg, VA (July 16, 2025) — Mary Washington Hospital’s Primary Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold […]
Stafford Hospital Is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Stafford, VA (July 15, 2025) — Stafford Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Foundations Accepting Concept Papers for Grant Applications
WHO: Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital Foundations are now accepting Concept Paper applications for the 2026 grant application process. WHAT: Through the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of MWH and the SH Community Benefit Fund, organizations can apply for funding to support their programs. The Concept Paper application is the required first step of […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber Launches Ambassador Program
New Initiative Aims to Deepen Member Engagement and Strengthen Community Connections [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its Chamber Ambassador Program, an exciting initiative designed to strengthen member engagement, promote goodwill, and help serve as the welcoming face of the Chamber to the business community. Ambassadors […]
