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Branch Group Expands in North Carolina Through Young & McQueen Acquisition

June 6th, 2024

The acquisition of Burnsville, N.C.-based Young & McQueen strengthens Branch’s position in western North Carolina and will allow the Roanoke-based construction firm to perform more projects in the region.     ROANOKE, VIRGINIA – June 3, 2024–Branch Group, Inc. (Branch), a heavy-highway and building contractor headquartered in Roanoke, Va., has announced the acquisition purchase of […]

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Get Ahead of the Competition with GovCon Industry Benchmarks & Insights!

June 6th, 2024

The 2024 Deltek Clarity Government Contracting Industry Report is now available! Informed by 600+ contractors, the Clarity report is a comprehensive resource you can use to advance your competitive positioning within the #GovCon industry. Download your free copy today to see how your firm compares to your peers and where you can improve to stay […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Announces New Anesthesiology Residency at Mary Washington Hospital

June 6th, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (May 29, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the approval of its new anesthesiology residency program at Mary Washington Hospital (MWH). The program, part of MWHC’s Graduate Medical Program (GME), is set to commence in July 2025, with an inaugural class of six residents. This residency program will be […]

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ARC, Dickenson County receive $1.7 million to fund Wildwood Health & Wellness Center

May 30th, 2024

CLINTWOOD, Va. (May 28, 2024) — Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), Dickenson County Board of Supervisors, and developer Greg May Southwest Properties, LLC today announced that they have been awarded $1.7 million in opioid abatement funds for the planned Wildwood Health & Wellness Center in Southwest Virginia (with plans to secure an additional $1.7 million in […]

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REC Employees Take the Lead at 2024 Gaff-n-Go Lineworkers Rodeo

May 28th, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) lineworkers excelled at the 20th Annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworkers Rodeo on May 17 and 18 at Meadow Event Park in Doswell. The event demonstrates lineworkers’ commitment to safety and reliability. A team of lineworkers from REC’s Bowling Green office consisting of Alister Pollard, of Caroline County; Thomas Bailey, of […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Announces Grand Opening of New Facility at Embrey Mill

May 28th, 2024

Stafford, VA, (May 23, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Embrey Mill facility in Stafford County with a celebratory ribbon cutting that took place on May 22. The new services located at 955 Wonder Road include medical imaging, medical laboratories, physical therapy, primary care, obstetrics […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg Graduates 17th Class

May 28th, 2024

FREDERICKSBURG – The Chamber’s Leadership Fredericksburg program graduated its seventeenth class during a May 17th ceremony at the Stevenson Ridge in Spotsylvania. Donna Kraus, a graduate of LF 2010, was the keynote speaker for the event. Donna shared her leadership journey and how the program helped shape her into the leader she is today.  Jaime […]

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REC Receives Tree Line USA Designation For 23rd Consecutive Year

May 23rd, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va. – Each year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Vegetation Management team and contractors play a critical role in improving reliability for our members. They remove more than 20,000 hazard trees each year and clear more than 1,500 miles of rights-of-away—all in an effort to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a power outage and […]

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Melrose Plaza in Roanoke launches public phase of ‘Restoring Greatness’ capital campaign

May 23rd, 2024

The first part of the plaza, Market on Melrose, is set to open at the end of this year ROANOKE, Va. – The anticipation continues to grow for Melrose Plaza to open its doors. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is revamping Melrose Plaza. The site will feature a bank, wellness center, grocery store and even an […]

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REC Celebrates Broadband Milestone for Greene County Members

May 23rd, 2024

Fredericksburg, Va.—On Monday, May 20, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) reached another milestone in its mission to support brining high-speed internet to unserved and underserved communities. Local and regional leaders gathered with REC at Lydia Mountain Lodge to celebrate the first 400 REC members in the county being connected to high-speed internet through the Cooperative’s efforts. […]

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