Boys Home receives $25,000 in November Match Funding
For the third year in a row, Boys Home of Virginia has qualified to receive a $25,000 matching grant from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund. Any online donation made through www.givetoboyshome.org from $1 to $500 will be matched 1:1 in the month of November. This year they are offering a special 2:1 match for online […]
KATRINA P. JEDAMSKI JOINS THE LAW FIRM OF FLORA PETTIT IN ITS HARRISONBURG OFFICE
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that Katrina P. Jedamski has joined the law firm as an attorney in its Harrisonburg office. Katrina concentrates her law practice in business law, real estate, estate planning and estate administration. She graduated summa cum laude in 2022 from the Washington and Lee University School of Law, where she […]
American Woodmark announces $65 million investment to expand capacity in North Carolina and Monterrey, Mexico
WINCHESTER, Va. (October 18, 2022) – American Woodmark Corporation (NASDAQ: AMWD) will increase its stock kitchen and bath cabinet capacity for east coast markets. The project will represent a total expected capital investment of approximately $65 million over the next two years and result in the creation of more than 500 new jobs. The Company […]
Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm Opens on November 25, 2022
On Friday, November 25, Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm will open for its 29th season. The updated hours for the 2022 season are below. In her bequest, Joanne Tannehill, left her Augusta County Tree Farm to Boys Home as a teaching and learning experience for students. The Boys Home Christmas Tree Farm is maintained throughout […]
REC’s Eugene Hamrick Recognized as Leader in Utility Analytics
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Eugene Hamrick, Director – Enterprise Analytics and Innovation, was recently named in the Top 25 Thought Leaders in Utility Analytics by the Utility Analytics Institute. The institute is a top advisory group for utilities on analytics efforts. The group’s thought leaders are professionals who are most active in […]
Averett UniversityReceives more than $500,000 Gift from Caesars Virginia to Create Hospitality and Tourism Academic Program
Averett recruits seasoned industry veteran to lead program as inaugural director DANVILLE, Va. (Nov. 9, 2022) – Averett University today announced a major gift from Caesars Virginia, a joint venture between Caesars Entertainment (“Caesars”) and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (“EBCI”), signaling a significant investment in the hospitality and tourism future of the region. Caesars […]
UMW Makes Princeton Review’s List of Green Colleges
If you’ve enjoyed the pollinator gardens and no-mow zones on campus or taken part in events like the Tree Festival or Eco-Carnival on Earth Day, you’ve already experienced some of the University of Mary Washington’s commitment to the environment. The Princeton Review has recognized that commitment as well, including UMW in the 2023 Guide to Green Colleges. […]
Fall Open House hosted at Boys Home
On Thursday, October 13, Boys Home of Virginia hosted an attentive crowd at the Fall Open House. The day began at 10:30 a.m. with guests viewing displays and projects prepared by teachers and students. At 11:00 a.m., Executive Director Chris Doyle welcomed the group and gave an update on how he is enjoying his first […]
Breeden Construction announces construction completion of Richmond, Va. school building addition
Richmond, Va. – October 28, 2022 Breeden Construction is proud to announce the completion of an addition to an early education and care school in Midlothian, Virginia, the Primrose School of Midlothian Village. The project was completed for the developer, M&B Property LLC; Breeden Construction served as general contractor. The half million-dollar project began in […]
Indoor and Outdoor Christmas Decorations Requested for Boys Home of Virginia
A time-honored tradition at Boys Home is the annual Christmas cottage decorating contest. The tradition started in 1966 and is anticipated by all on the hill. Darling Cottage was the winning cottage for 2021 and is pictured above. As you and your families are sorting through and putting away your Christmas decorations this year, please […]
