Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce Announces New President, Officers & Board Members
Brandon Butterworth tapped to lead H/PG Chamber as President Hopewell, Va. (Jan. 20, 2026) – The Hopewell/Prince George Chamber of Commerce (H/PG Chamber) is excited to announce that Brandon Butterworth, Head of School at West End Christian School in Hopewell, Va., has been elected President of the organization’s board of directors. He succeeds Kerrick Loyd, […]
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Is Prepared for Weekend Winter Weather, Encourages Members to Prepare
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is monitoring the significant winter weather system projected to affect much of its 22-county service territory beginning Saturday, Jan. 24 and continuing through Sunday, Jan. 25. REC is prepared to respond to any power outages with crew plans for staging and adequate materials for storm response. Here are […]
Dr. Ameya Kulkarni Named Next Kaiser Permanente Executive Medical Director
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Ameya Kulkarni has been named the next executive medical director of Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States, succeeding Dr. Richard McCarthy, who is retiring on Jan. 20, 2026. Ameya Kulkarni, MD, will serve as the executive medical director of Kaiser Permanente, Mid-Atlantic States As executive medical director, Dr. Kulkarni will lead the […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Launches Post Birth Alert Bracelet Program
Fredericksburg, VA, (January 15, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to announce the launch of a new postpartum safety initiative. The Post Birth Alert Bracelet program is designed to enhance awareness and prevention of postpartum complications. As part of this initiative, new mothers will receive a red silicone bracelet upon discharge, imprinted with the words “I gave […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Receives 2025 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Awards®
FREDERICKSBURG, VA (January 8, 2026) — Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to announce that the Imaging Center for Women and Medical Imaging at North Stafford have been named 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winners by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions and services. This award is part of Press […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Earns 2025 Press Ganey Pinnacle of Excellence Award® for Patient Experience
Mary Washington Healthcare is recognized as a leader in Outpatient Rehabilitation Services within the healthcare industry for three consecutive years, signifying the best practices businesses should consider implementing in a new year. FREDERICKSBURG, VA (January 7, 2026) — Mary Washington Healthcare announced today that both outpatient rehabilitation services (Rehabilitation Services of Fredericksburg and Rehabilitation […]
APPLICATION CYCLE OPEN FOR VMDAEC 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS
Fredericksburg, Va. — Each year, the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) Education Scholarship Foundation awards $1,500 scholarships, in addition to other awards. The scholarships are open to high school seniors or those graduating from home school in 2026 who are entering their first semester at a post-secondary or trade school in […]
FUNDING AVAILABLE TO NONPROFITS THROUGH RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE’S THE POWER OF CHANGE
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) invites nonprofit organizations to apply for funding from the Cooperative’s The Power of Change program. Through The Power of Change, REC members give voluntarily to support nonprofits that support those in need. In 2025, The Power of Change provided more than $237,000 to 71 nonprofits that provided services across […]
RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OFFERS $20,000 IN STUDENT COLLEGE AND CAREER OR TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 2026
Seventeen students of families or guardians of member-owners can qualify for the scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is offering $20,000 in scholarships for students who are attending or will attend a college or career and technical school. The Community Scholarship program is part of REC’s continued […]
REC ANNOUNCES LOWER POWER COST ADJUSTMENT FOR 2026
Fredericksburg, Va. – Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has announced that the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) rate for its member-owners will be slightly lower in 2026. The adjustment is estimated to decrease the typical residential monthly bill by just under $1.00. “Every little bit helps,” said Casey Hollins, managing director – communications and public relations. “Rising […]
