Averett University and Virginia Western Community College Partner in First Articulation Agreement
ROANOKE, Va. (July, 19, 2018) — Today, Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Virginia Western Community College President Dr. Robert Sandel made history as the first partnership between the two schools became official. The presidents signed an articulation agreement making it easier for students who start their education at Virginia Western to complete […]
Shentel Gives Significant Speed Increase to Business Internet Customers
EDINBURG, Va., July 17, 2018 — Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel) (NASDAQ: SHEN), a local provider of cable, internet and wireless services, has significantly boosted the internet speed of its existing business customers. The typical Shentel business customer now has triple the speed for the exact same price. The move to increase speeds took place in June for […]
Smithfield Foods Donates $50,000 to the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to Improve Quality and Access of Early Childhood Education July 12, 2018 7:36 PM UTC
Smithfield Foods Donates $50,000 to the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation to Improve Quality and Access of Early Childhood Education July 12, 2018 7:36 PM UTC SMITHFIELD, Va., July 12, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., is pleased to announce a $50,000 donation to the Virginia Early Childhood […]
Vandeventer Black Partners Named Women In The Law
Norfolk, VA (July 9, 2018)– Vandeventer Black LLP AV®-rated partners Anne G. Bibeau, Deborah M. Casey, Arlene F. Klinedinst, and Anita O. Poston were selected as Women in the Law for 2018. Published by Virginia Living, Women in the Law 2018 celebrates the achievements of Virginia’s most accomplished women judges and attorneys. Anne G. Bibeau focuses […]
Smithfield Foods Earns National Honors for Sustainability Achievements
Solid Waste Reduction, Innovative Packaging, and Food Waste Recovery Projects Earn Industry Recognition, Highlight Smithfield’s Leadership in Manufacturing Practices SMITHFIELD, Va., July 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Smithfield Foods, Inc. is pleased to announce that ProFood World selected its Salt Lake City, Utah; Kinston, North Carolina; and Middlesboro, Kentucky, facilities as winners of the 2018 […]
Averett University, SVHEC, NCI collaborate on unique professional development opportunity
South Boston, Va. (June 29, 2018) —The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) and New College Institute (NCI) partnered with Averett University to connect their technical trainers to a unique professional development opportunity. “We have subject matter experts who are practitioners in the technical areas of our workforce training programs, and we want to help […]
Local Students Join SEC on National Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) Youth Tour delegates visit Capitol Hill. (L-R) Kendall Williams, Sarah Cline, McKaellen Wilkerson, Irene Thornton, Helen Strigel, Trevor Leonard, Autumn Holman and Rachel Wells. Crewe, Va. – Eight local high school students from Southside Electric Cooperative’s service territory were selected from a diverse group of applicants to enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip […]
Anita O. Poston Included in the Virginia Lawyers Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Norfolk, VA (June 28, 2018) – Vandeventer Black LLP partner, Anita O. Poston, was recently recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as part of the ‘Hall of Fame’ inaugural class. According to the publication, this prestigious award is given to attorneys with outstanding career accomplishments, as well as for their significant contributions to the development of […]
Vandeventer Black Wins Large Firm (Per Capita) Category in 2018 Virginia Legal Food Frenzy
Norfolk, VA (June 26, 2018) – Vandeventer Black LLP was the top finisher in Virginia in the Large Firm (per capita) category during the 12th annual Legal Food Frenzy. The Firm raised over $15,000 for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia as well as contributed volunteer hours and non-perishable food. This is Vandeventer Black’s second consecutive […]
Virginia State University Named the HBCU of the Year
(June 25, 2018 – Virginia State University, Va.) – On Friday, June 22, Virginia State University (VSU) was named the HBCU of the Year by HBCU Digest. In addition, the University’s Board of Visitors received the Best Board of Trustees of the Year award and Trojan Brianna Bundick-Kelly was named the Female Student of the […]
