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The Breeden Company Makes Inc. Magazine’s List of Fastest Growing American Companies

August 23rd, 2023

Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, a nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is proud to announce that it was once again one of the 275 Virginia companies to make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. This list is comprised of America’s fastest-growing private companies. “It is a great honor to again make this list […]

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FLORA PETTIT ATTORNEYS NAMED IN 2024 BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA ® BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA

August 17th, 2023

Flora Pettit announces that nine of its lawyers were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America® and one of its attorneys has been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list (COPYRIGHT 2013 BY WOODWARD/WHITE, INC., OF AIKEN, SC). The attorneys listed include […]

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UMW Reports Record-Breaking $21.3 Million Raised in 2022-23

August 17th, 2023

The University of Mary Washington closed the books June 30 on its most successful fundraising year to date, with $21,362,093 in gifts and pledges – more than triple last year’s number – made during the 2022-23 fiscal year to enhance the UMW student experience. Private support from 4,829 generous donors, more than half of whom […]

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WGU Names Mario D. Mejia a Distinguished Graduate

August 16th, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, V.A. (August 15, 2023) – Western Governors University, an accredited online university with more than 8,700 graduates in Virginia, has named Mario D. Mejia of Alexandria, Va., a recipient of the school’s Distinguished Graduate Awards. He is one of only 15 alumni selected nationwide this year to receive the award. WGU selects Distinguished Graduates […]

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Boys Home to host its 32nd annual P. Buckley Moss print raffle!

August 15th, 2023

Boys Home of Virginia is extremely grateful for the generosity of artist, P. Buckley Moss. For 32 years, she has donated one of her beautiful prints for Boys Home to raffle. This year’s print is titled Graceful Autumn Ride #275 and is valued around $200.00 framed. The print was framed by Mr. Pat Loving at […]

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Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ANNOUNCES DESTINATION FOR SPRING 2024 TRAVEL

August 14th, 2023

Ireland’s landscape and people will make for an unforgettable trip  [Danville, VA] – Ireland, a country of outstanding beauty and quirky charm is the destination for the Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce on March 13, 2024, for a nine-day journey.  The itinerary includes the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s favorite visitor experiences […]

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Virginia Sports Hall of Fame To Host 2024 Induction in Henrico County

August 14th, 2023

51st Induction Weekend events to be held, April 19 & 20, 2024, at Sports & Events Center  (VIRGINIA BEACH, VA) – For the first time in the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame’s 52 year history, the Hall’s Induction Weekend activities will be held outside the 757-area code.  The Hall, in conjunction with Henrico County, will host […]

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Breeden Construction Announces Completion of Luxury Apartments In Chester, VA

August 14th, 2023

Richmond, VA – Aug. 11, 2023   Breeden Construction is proud to announce the completion of a luxury apartment community in Chester, Virginia: The Station at Chester. The project was completed for the developers Schell Brothers; Breeden Construction served as the general contractor. The $27.5 million project began in March 2021. Construction includes the development of […]

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18,000-Plus Member-Owners Participate in REC’s Annual Meeting

August 14th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va. — More than 18,000 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) member-owners elected three of their peers to the Cooperative’s Board of Directors by returning their Proxy Designation Card or by participating in the virtual Annual Meeting on Aug. 9. In Region IV, Sanford Reaves, Jr. was re-elected. This region covers the counties of Culpeper and […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Announces Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2024

August 14th, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber is pleased to announce the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2024. Fellows will meet monthly from September 2023 through May 2024. Sessions occur at businesses throughout the region. Participants hone their leadership skills and meet with notable community leaders. Each Fellow is matched with a trained mentor that supports his […]

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