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Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States Cancer Program Earns National Accreditation from Commission on Cancer

January 5th, 2023

Kaiser Permanente, the Mid-Atlantic region’s leading health system, has received another Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. The Commission on Cancer awards this voluntary designation to cancer programs that meet 34 quality care standards and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery […]

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The Breeden Company Selects Its Employee of the Year, a Top Award

December 15th, 2022

Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, announced the winner of their Fifth Annual Employee of the Year Awards. Claudia Alvarez, property manager at Emerald Point Apartments in Virginia Beach was selected as the 2022 Employee of the Year. Luceita Hart, corporate accountant, and Zach Smith, estimator with […]

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UMW Workshop Shares Makerspace Magic With Stafford Educators

December 13th, 2022

The University of Mary Washington’s College of Education (COE) hosted a hands-on field trip last month for Stafford County Public School teachers, who left with plenty of lessons to take back to their classrooms. The main goal of the day was helping educators discover new, innovative resources to implement into their academic toolkit. Each one […]

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REC Gives more than $94,500 to Nonprofits

December 13th, 2022

Fredericksburg, Va. — This fall, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) The Power of Change awarded more than $94,500 in funding to support 24 local nonprofits. “The generosity of our member-owners results in meaningful donations to local organizations that make a difference in our communities,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director – Communications and Public Relations. “This round […]

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The Breeden Company’s Property Management Division Wins Several Industry National Awards

December 12th, 2022

Virginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, is pleased to announce that six of the organization’s property management division’s associates won nationally coveted awards at the Multi-Housing News Awards of Excellence on December 1, 2022 in New York City. The awards honor current and upcoming multifamily development projects, […]

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REC Names Director of Fleet Operations & Services

December 12th, 2022

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has named Frank Jerow as   Director of Fleet Operations and Services. In this role, Jerow oversees the daily operations of the Cooperative’s regional shops in Bowling Green, Culpeper and Front Royal. He plans, organizes, directs and coordinates all maintenance and repairs necessary on all REC equipment and vehicles. […]

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UMW and Stafford County Public Schools Awarded Planning Grant for Lab School

December 5th, 2022

Media Contacts: Amy Jessee, Executive Director of University Communications at UMW, ajessee@umw.edu or 540/654-1686 Sandra K. Osborn, Chief Communications Officer, Stafford County Public Schools, 540-658-6708 or osbornpeterssk@staffordschools.net The University of Mary Washington in partnership with Stafford County Public Schools has been awarded a College Partnership Laboratory School (Lab School) Planning Grant from the Virginia Department […]

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REC Supports Caroline County Parks & Rec

December 5th, 2022

Fredericksburg, Va. — The Caroline County Department of Public Works successfully completed renovations at the County’s Main Recreational Park and needed assistance with relocating an extra 35-foot flagpole to a prominent spot between the two ball fields. Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) linemen Mike Luck, Zach Smith, Zack Zelenick, Robert Bertram, Justin Perez and Kevin Johnson […]

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Averett University Introduces New Board Chair, First Woman of Color in Distinguished Position

December 5th, 2022

Averett University introduces its alumna and seven-year Trustee Dr. Annie Wimbish ’81 as Chair of the Averett Board of Trustees – the first woman of color to serve in the role. Wimbish has been a professional leader and educator across the South for nearly 40 years, serving in roles from teacher assistant to superintendent of […]

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The Breeden Company Hosts Grand Opening of The Lofts at Front Street, Firm’s New Luxury Apartment Community in Norfolk, Virginia

November 28th, 2022

irginia Beach, Va.—The Breeden Company, the nationally recognized Virginia Beach-based real estate development firm, announced the grand opening of their newest luxury multifamily asset, The Lofts at Front Street, in Norfolk, Virginia. The new community is set on the banks of the Elizabeth River/Intracoastal Waterway. City leaders and public figures joined The Breeden Company on […]

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