Mary Washington Healthcare Congratulates Rappahannock Area YMCA as the First Stroke Smart Organization in the Fredericksburg Region
Fredericksburg, VA, (March 5, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) extends congratulations the Rappahannock Area YMCA for their recent recognition as the first Stroke Smart Organization in the Fredericksburg region. This prestigious distinction highlights their unwavering commitment to raising awareness, educating staff and the community about stroke signs and symptoms, and ensuring the prompt activation […]
SMITHFIELD COMMONWEALTH CLASH ABOUT MORE THAN JUST SPORTS
With Brand’s Help, University of Virginia and Virginia Tech Fans Give Big to School Food Pantries SMITHFIELD, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 – This season, Smithfield Commonwealth Clash rivals, the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech, competed in more than just basketball. The […]
Frank McMurrough Named the Newest Multifamily Regional Maintenance Director at The Breeden Company
Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, today announced it has hired Frank McMurrough as a multifamily regional maintenance director. Frank brings over 20 years of maintenance experience to the organization. As a regional maintenance director for the multifamily division, Frank will oversee a total of 1130 units […]
REC Now Accepting Board Nominations
Fredericksburg, Va. — Three positions on Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Board of Directors will be elected at the Cooperative’s Annual Meeting on Aug. 7, 2024. Director elections will be held this year in the following regions: Region II – The counties of Clarke, Fauquier and Stafford, and the portions of Warren County and Rappahannock County […]
REC Awarded 2024 S&C Powered by Diversity Award
Fredericksburg, Va. — At the DISTRIBUTECH International trade event, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) was awarded the 2024 S&C Powered by Diversity Award. S&C Electric Company, a leading innovator of resilient grid technology, announced the award as part of the S&C Powered by Diversity Luncheon at DISTRIBUTECH International. The award recognizes international utilities that best demonstrate […]
Stafford Hospital Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Stafford, VA, (February 27, 2024) – Stafford Hospital is honored to celebrate fifteen years of unwavering dedication to the Stafford community. Prior to the opening of Stafford Hospital in 2009, the Fredericksburg region was served by a single hospital for 110 years. Since its opening, Stafford Hospital has been a beacon of exceptional healthcare, tirelessly […]
Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Awards and Gala Nominations Now Open
FREDERICKSBURG- The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the nominations are open for the for the 2024 Annual Awards & Gala: A Night at the Monte Carlo, being held April 12th at the Fredericksburg Conference Center at 6:30pm. The Chamber recognizes local businesses for excellence in the categories of Small Business and Large […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES MITIGATE NATIONAL FINANCIAL AID DELAYS
Averett University announces an initiative for prospective students to receive an estimated financial aid package sooner, despite national changes that are delaying the 2024-2025 college enrollment cycles. The U.S. Department of Education recently implemented major changes to its Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process that result in colleges receiving critical aid eligibility information […]
Private universities lobby in Richmond for grant funding
Leaders from 27 private universities in Virginia lobbied in Richmond for Tuition Assistance Grants HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) and several other private institutions sent leaders down to Richmond to not only give thanks for the funding they’ve received so far but to also advocate for their students and any additional funding […]
New study weighs impact of Virginia’s private colleges
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) – Virginia’s private colleges and universities have released a report they say is a “myth-buster.” It delivers impressive numbers on the institutions’ economic impact, but also some surprising statistics on affordability and access. And they hope it will bolster their case for larger tuition assistance grants from the state. There are 27 […]
