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REC is tackling the invasive threat of bamboo : A Power Outage Risk

October 7th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va.—Bamboo, often planted for its aesthetic appeal or as a privacy screen, is the cause behind a growing number of power outages. As an invasive species, it spreads aggressively, choking out native plants and disrupting local ecosystems. Once planted, bamboo is incredibly difficult to manage or remove. In fact, mowing it can cause it […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare First in Central Virginia to Receive da Vinci 5 Surgical Robots

October 7th, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (October 3, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is enhancing surgical robotic care and providing advanced surgical options to patients in the Fredericksburg region by being the first healthcare system in central Virginia and among the first in the world to utilize the da Vinci 5 robot from Intuitive Surgical. The da Vinci […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare’s Cardiac & Rehabilitation Program Certified by American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

October 7th, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (September 24, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac & pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Mary Washington Healthcare’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care. […]

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Clean-Energy Fellow to Drive EV and Grid Resilience Programs at REC

October 7th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va.—Viviana Garcia joins Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Energy Innovator Fellowship program. The program provides recent graduates and energy professionals the opportunity to work with critical energy organizations such as REC to advance clean-energy solutions. Prior to joining REC, Garcia was a CivicSpark Fellow with AmeriCorps. […]

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REGENT UNIVERSITY JOINS COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT COLLEGES IN VIRGINIA

October 2nd, 2024

Virginia Beach-based University becomes 28th accredited nonprofit private institution member Richmond, VA – October 1, 2024 – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) is pleased to announce that Regent University has officially become its newest member, confirmed through a resolution of the CICV Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting held on […]

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REC Leader Elected to Utility Arborist Association Board

September 30th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va.— Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Cindy Devlin Musick, Director of Vegetation Management Services, has been elected to the Utility Arborist Association’s Board of Directors. Every member in the association is concerned with electric reliability, and Musick’s involvement will reap crucial rewards as she uses her insight to serve REC’s members. At REC, Musick leads […]

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REC Recognized for Strong Customer Satisfaction

September 30th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) members have spoken, and as a result the Cooperative and its employees earned both a 2023 and a 2024 Customer Satisfaction Award from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). REC customers, also referred to as member-owners, were asked to rate their overall satisfaction with the electric Cooperative, how […]

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UMW Achieves Top 10 U.S. News Ranking in Public Liberal Arts

September 24th, 2024

The University of Mary Washington ranks among the top 10 public liberal arts colleges, according to the 2025 “Best Colleges” list released today by U.S. News & World Report. UMW ties for No. 9 in the prestigious list and ties for No. 132 in national liberal arts, for both public and private universities. In just […]

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Governor, Students Cut Ribbon at Academy of Technology and Innovation at UMW

September 24th, 2024

The Academy of Technology and Innovation at the University of Mary Washington (ATI-UMW) opened its doors to its first cohort of high-schoolers last month, but yesterday’s dedication ceremony made it official. “What you all will do is provide the leadership of tomorrow, and the commonwealth is so much better because of it,” Virginia Gov. Glenn […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber to Host Leadership Fredericksburg Annual Celebration and Impact Awards

September 19th, 2024

FREDERICKSBURG, VA – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program, will host the Leadership Fredericksburg Annual Celebration on Friday, October 4th at 5:30 PM at the A & B Creative Events Center. This annual event highlights and celebrates the positive contributions of community leaders who continue to make a significant impact since graduating from the […]

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