Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Marks 25 Years of Regional Impact and Launches New Strategic Plan
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a milestone year in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the merger between the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. The historic merger ushered in a new era of regional cooperation, strengthening the business community and laying the […]
The Future Is Regional: Chamber Annual Meeting to Spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in Southern Virginia. This year’s program will introduce the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) – Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold […]
Private college leader: 23,000 students could see their tuition assistance grants reduced
A modest investment by the General Assembly can prevent that disruption at a moment when students and families already face substantial uncertainty from changes in federal student aid policy enacted in last summer’s reconciliation law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” To read more, click here.
Virginia’s Tuition Assistance Grant: A smart investment in talent and opportunity | Guest column – Gilbert T. Bland
Virginia has long recognized that access to higher education is not just a personal aspiration; it is a public good. The Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG), created in 1972 to help state residents attend nonprofit independent colleges, embodies that understanding in practice. TAG awards go exclusively to Virginians, ensuring that public dollars follow them to Virginia-based […]
Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier
Celebrate history and summer in true Virginia style at the Orange County Music Fest at Montpelier, a one-of-a-kind live music event honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Taking place July 3rd, 2026, this unforgettable Independence weekend celebration brings together incredible country music, great local flavors, and […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Launches New Car Seat Safety Program, Certified as a Virginia Safety Seat Check Station
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 29, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) has been certified as a Safety Seat Check Station by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), effective January 2026. The program was made possible after four members of the Integrated Management for the Prevention and Care of Trauma (IMPACT) Team completed the three-day Child Passenger […]
VCEDA Seed Capital Grant Approved for Rhythmic Restorations, LLC
RICHLANDS, VA – JANUARY 29, 2026 – What all started when a fellow band member gave Christopher Blankenship a box of parts leading him to build a guitar for his son, turned into a hobby and he began ordering more parts and turning out custom guitars. It came full circle recently when Blankenship and his […]
Mary Washington Healthcare’s Regional Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Earns Re-Accreditation by the American College of Radiology®
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 27, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare’s (MWHC) Regional Cancer Center (RCC) Radiation Oncology has been awarded a three-year re-accreditation following a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Radiation oncology, or radiation therapy, uses carefully targeted high-energy radiation to treat cancer—either to cure the disease or to alleviate pain and symptoms […]
Bus Stop Artisan Market & Workshop Approved for VCEDA Seed Capital Grant
BIG STONE GAP, VA – JANUARY 26, 2026 – Creating a regional hub for area artisans to reach local residents and visitors alike is the goal Deborah and Ryan Adams had as they opened the Bus Stop Artisan Market and Workshop in Big Stone Gap, VA. Now, several months later, the Bus Stop location at […]
Fredericksburg Food Bank, UMW Partner to Offer AC Units in ‘Eagle Air Support’
A new program aimed at placing air conditioning units in the homes of Fredericksburg area residents this summer has taken flight. Dubbed “Eagle Air Support” by organizers, the joint effort of the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank and the University of Mary Washington will reuse surplus window air conditioners from UMW’s Fredericksburg campus. The program will […]
