Mary Washington Healthcare Donates Over 450 Easter Baskets to Local Youth
Fredericksburg, VA, (April 1, 2024) – In the spirit of Easter, Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is spreading joy and hope to vulnerable children in the Fredericksburg area through over 450 donated Easter baskets. This annual initiative aims to ensure that children in need receive treat-filled baskets during this holiday season. Since the program’s inception, MWHC […]
Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce ANNOUNCES DESTINATION FOR FALL 2024 TRAVEL
Tuscany is the most popular region in Italy and offers visitors the best of all things Italian [Danville, VA] – Tuscany, a region in Italy famous for its world-class art collections, charming medieval hill towns, and […]
Governor Appoints Two New Members to UMW Board of Visitors
The Virginia Governor’s Office announced on Friday the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. Christopher Newman, executive vice president, system chief operating officer and chief medical officer for Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), and Rachel Greszler ’03, senior research fellow for workforce and public finance in the Roe […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW PLANE AT AVIATION DAY 2024
Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics welcomed the newest member of its impressive fleet of airplanes at its annual Aviation Day on Friday, March 15. The day featured alumni, current students, prospective students and their families, aviation partners and University faculty and staff to celebrate this yearly event. The highlight of the ceremony, held in an airplane hangar […]
Bowers Recognized as Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion process, is pleased to announce Carrie Bowers (Process Engineering Manager), was recently recognized by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM), receiving its Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing Award in the Management Category. The award seeks […]
Goodwill Opens New Forest Road Store and Donation Center
New Store Features Expanded Shopping and Donation Spaces and New Signage with Familiar Faces Lynchburg, Va. – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys opened a new store location at 19325 Forest Road in Lynchburg. The new Forest store features more than 12,000 square feet of shopping space along with a convenient, covered drop-off donation center. “We are excited […]
REC President and CEO, John D. Hewa, Honored with Prestigious Diversity Champion Award
Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) President and CEO, John D. Hewa, was recently recognized for making outstanding contributions to lead and promote diversity, equity and inclusion at the Cooperative. Hewa was honored with the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which also recognized Betty Jo Kiesow, vice president […]
REC Names Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Karan Patel to Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy. In his new role, Patel will be pivotal in helping members save money by focusing on the integration and expansion of energy solutions and clean energy technologies. “The work that Patel and his team will undertake is […]
Boys Home Inducts Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the 2024 Hall of Fame
Boys Home of Virginia will host a special event on Friday, March 22 to induct Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the Boys Home Hall of Fame, Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame began in 1998 to celebrate outstanding contributions made to the Boys Home organization. It has been several years since the Hall of Fame […]
Comcast Boosts Speeds for Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers
Connect, Connect More, Fast and Prepaid Customers Get Faster Speeds at No Additional Cost Introduces More Connectivity Options for ACP Participants Philadelphia – March 6, 2024 – Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is ensuring […]
