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REC Awarded 2024 S&C Powered by Diversity Award

February 29th, 2024

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 […]

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Stafford Hospital Celebrates 15th Anniversary

February 27th, 2024

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 […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce 2024 Annual Awards and Gala Nominations Now Open

February 26th, 2024

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 […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY INITIATIVE HELPS STUDENTS AND FAMILIES MITIGATE NATIONAL FINANCIAL AID DELAYS

February 26th, 2024

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 […]

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Private universities lobby in Richmond for grant funding

February 26th, 2024

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 […]

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New study weighs impact of Virginia’s private colleges

February 26th, 2024

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 […]

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The value-driven impact of Virginia’s private colleges

February 26th, 2024

A new report shows that Virginia’s nonprofit colleges employ nearly 30,000 people statewide and generate $4.6 billion in economic output. by Chris PeaceFebruary 19, 2024 Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Click to email a […]

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Mary Washington Hospital’s MRI Department Receives Re-Accreditation by the American College of Radiology

February 21st, 2024

Fredericksburg, VA, (February 21, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the three-year re-accreditation of Mary Washington Hospital’s Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Department by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Accreditation was received in all available modules which includes body, cardiac, head, spine, musculoskeletal, and MR Angiography. There were no recommendations for […]

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ARMADA HOFFLER’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPOINTS SHAWN TIBBETTS AS PRESIDENT

February 19th, 2024

COMPANY ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS AS PART OF OVERALL SUCCESSION PLAN TO STRATEGICALLY POSITION THE COMPANY FOR FUTURE GROWTH. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Armada Hoffler’s (NYSE: AHH) Board of Directors announces that Shawn Tibbetts, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named President. Tibbetts has served as the Chief Operating […]

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Stafford Hospital Foundation Hosting Spring Fever 5K Race

February 19th, 2024

WHO:  The Stafford Hospital Foundation will host the 2024 Spring Fever 5K Race to support the operation program, training, and equipment needs of Stafford Hospital.    WHAT:  This year’s race will take place in person on the Stafford Hospital campus, so lace up your sneakers and come join the fun! A FUN Team Challenge and Kids ½ mile […]

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