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Breeden Construction Begins Construction of Affordable Senior Community in Portsmouth, VA

May 16th, 2024

Richmond, Va. – May 7, 2024  Breeden Construction is pleased to announce it has been awarded the contract to serve as the general contractor for Phase 2 of Lexington Place, “Lexington Senior Apartments,” in Portsmouth, Virginia. Richman Lexington Senior Apartments, LLC is the developer for the project. The Phase 2 development, “Lexington Senior Apartments,” will […]

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Celebrating Economic Development in Our County – Chesterfield County

May 13th, 2024

As Virginia celebrates Economic Development Week, it’s a good time to highlight the importance of economic development entities to both the Greater Richmond area and throughout the Commonwealth.    Economic development agencies are the most important government entities in terms of bringing jobs, tax revenue and economic prosperity to our localities. Businesses and industries of all […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY HOLDS SPRING 2024 COMMENCEMENT

May 8th, 2024

More than 200 graduates walked the stage in Averett University’s Spring Commencement Ceremony this morning. With a packed house of loved ones brimming with pride and eager to cheer them on, 210 graduates receiving their bachelor’s or master’s degrees spanning offerings from the University’s traditional and online programs participated in the graduation exercises. Graduates from […]

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George Mason University Reveals New Logo

May 1st, 2024

George Mason University students, supporters, partners, and fans will begin to notice changes around Mason Nation as its new visual identity is implemented. George Mason unveiled a new logo as the capstone of its three-year-long comprehensive rebrand. The new logo ushers in a new era of excellence and accessibility of a modern university that is […]

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Barbara Humpton to speak at Mason’s Spring 2024 Commencement

May 1st, 2024

Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens, will be the featured speaker at George Mason University’s 2024 Spring Commencement. The ceremony is set for 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, in EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus.                                  Barbara Humpton At Siemens […]

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Stafford Hospital and Coldwell Banker Elite Celebrate 100,000 Runner at Stafford Hospital Spring Fever 5K

May 1st, 2024

Stafford, VA, (April 30, 2024) – Stafford Hospital and Coldwell Banker Elite celebrate another successful Spring Fever 5K with the 100,000th runner crossing the finish line for the Stafford Race and Grand Prix Series. The Stafford Race Series (SRS) began with the Stafford Hospital Spring Fever 5K and the Kids ½ mile Fun Run on […]

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Stafford County Economic Development Authority Holds 30th Anniversary Business Appreciation Reception

April 30th, 2024

STAFFORD, VA [April 29, 2024] – On April 24, 2024, the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) held its annual Business Appreciation Reception at the Riverside Center for the Performing Arts. The event brought together over 200 local business professionals and leaders to celebrate Stafford’s business community. During the reception, three Stafford businesses were recognized for […]

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Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored

April 30th, 2024

Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2024 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Two of Flora Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and one of its attorneys has been named to the […]

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Giving Back: REC Employees Volunteer at Northern Virginia 4-H Educational Center

April 30th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. – Wednesday, April 24, was a sunny, blue-sky day in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Warren County. Intermixed with the sound of the breeze, birds chirping and the flowing water of Happy Creek were the sounds of hammers, sandpaper and the whirring of saws. Through the day, employees from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES NASA PIONEER AS 2024 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

April 30th, 2024

Averett University is set to celebrate its spring 2024 commencement exercises. On Saturday, May 4, at 10 a.m., more than 200 graduating students will be honored at the ceremony. Retired NASA pioneer Dr. Gregory L. Robinson ’93 will deliver the commencement address outdoors from Daly Field in the Frank R. Campbell Stadium at Averett’s E. Stuart […]

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