RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE DONATES $3,000 TO BLUE RIDGE AREA FOOD BANK
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) donated $3,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank during the 4th Annual Mad Jazz & Wine Festival held Sept. 6 at Prince Michel Vineyard and Winery in Culpeper. At the event, REC Public Relations Specialist Tracy Woods and REC Director – Member Services and Community Relations Jeff […]
GMU Celebrates Grand Opening of Fuse at Mason Square
George Mason University celebrated Fuse at Mason Square with the same collaborative spirit that will fuel decades of innovation at the state-of-the-art facility in Arlington, Virginia. Hundreds of representatives from industry, academia, government, and the community came together for the grand celebration at Fuse on Thursday, which included Governor Glenn Youngkin speaking at the ribbon cutting for the […]
COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA (CICV) ELECTS FY 25-26 OFFICERS
University of Richmond President Kevin Hallock to serve as Chair RICHMOND, VA – October 1, 2025 – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) announces the election of a new slate of officers from its Annual Meeting held September 23-24, 2025 at Hollins University. The 28-member Board of Directors, representing Virginia’s nonprofit private […]
LESLEY A.Z. RIGNEY JOINS FLORA PETTIT IN ITS CHARLOTTESVILLE OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Lesley A.Z. Rigney has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Lesley focuses her law practice in real estate, land use, community association, corporate, and business law. A native of Virginia, Lesley joins Flora Pettit with over a decade of legal experience in both […]
ELIZABETH ANDREWS APPOINTED TO HRSD COMMISSION
VIRGINIA BEACH – Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has appointed Elizabeth Andrews, of Williamsburg to serve on the HRSD Commission. This appointment follows the recent passing of HRSD’s respected Commissioner, Frederick N. Elofson, who served HRSD, its service area, and the Commonwealth of Virginia with distinction for 19 years. “We are profoundly saddened by the loss […]
UMW Rises to No. 8 in U.S. News Ranking of Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges
The University of Mary Washington continues to stand among the nation’s best, earning a Top 10 spot in the 2026 U.S News & World Report “Best Colleges” ranking released today. UMW tied for No. 8 on the prestigious list of Top Public Schools – National Liberal Arts Colleges, up one place from last year. In […]
STEPHEN N. SHASHY JOINS FLORA PETTIT IN ITS CHARLOTTESVILLE OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Stephen N. Shashy has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Charlottesville office. Steve specializes in tax law, drawing on experience in both private practice and government service to represent individuals, businesses, trusts and estates, and non-profit organizations in tax controversies and advise them on questions […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber TO HOST PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY CANDIDATE FORUMS
Forums Will Give Voters the Opportunity to Hear from Candidates [Danville, VA] – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce will host a free event for the public featuring candidates running for Pittsylvania County Treasurer, Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors, and Pittsylvania County School Board. The format will feature five minutes of comments by each candidate […]
UMW to Host Debate for Virginia House of Delegates 65th District
The University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 65th District House of Delegates on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Joshua Cole (D) will face off against Sean Steinway (R) in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium. The debate is being hosted by Mary Washington’s Student Government Association […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce RESPONDS TO GROWING DEMAND FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Leadership Southside Class of 2026 [Danville, VA] – The Chamber has seen a significant increase in interest from its members for leadership development opportunities over the past several years. In response, the Chamber is proud to launch this year’s 34th Leadership Southside cohort, which will include 55 participants. Of these 55 participants, 21 are from […]
