Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business Leaders at 34th Annual Awards Gala
FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 34th Annual Awards Gala held Friday, April 25 at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Grounds. With nearly 400 people in attendance including small and large businesses, nonprofits and representatives from state and […]
REC Urges Members to Know What’s Below: Contact VA811 Before You Dig
Fredericksburg, Va. — With warmer weather inviting more outdoor projects, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) urges members to prioritize safety by contacting VA811 before starting any digging project. April is National Safe Digging Month, a timely reminder that striking underground utility lines can result in service disruptions, serious injuries and costly repairs – all of which […]
REC Earns Tree Line USA Distinction for 25th Consecutive Year
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has once again made history—this month becoming the first electric utility in Virginia to receive the prestigious Tree Line USA recognition for 25 consecutive years. REC’s President and CEO, John D. Hewa, was on hand for a ceremony at Hoover Ridge Park in Madison County on April 25 […]
Flora Pettit Attorneys Honored
Flora Pettit is pleased to announce that three of its attorneys have been honored by selection for inclusion in the 2025 Virginia Super Lawyers list, a Thomson Reuters business. Two of Flora Pettit’s attorneys have been recognized for inclusion in the “Virginia Super Lawyers” list and one of its attorneys has been named to the […]
REC Promotes Safety During National Work Zone Awareness Week
Fredericksburg, Va. — In recognition of National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25), Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) wants to remind drivers to stay alert and cautious in work zones. . This year’s theme — “Respect the Zone, so We All Get Home,” Emphasizes that safe driving choices protect everyone: utility crews, construction workers, first responders, […]
Averett University Names Dr. Thomas Powell as Next President
Averett University’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas H. Powell as the university’s 16th president. Dr. Powell will be installed on May 1, replacing Rev. Dr. David Joyce, who resigned on April 11 earlier this month due to a significant family health matter. Dr. Venita Mitchell will remain acting president […]
Strongwell-Chatfield Named a “Best Place to Work”
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites using the pultrusion process, is excited to announce that its Chatfield, Minnesota, location was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Southeast Minnesota for 2025 in the large businesses category. The honor comes as part […]
Statewide Awards Give UMW High Marks for Teacher Education
When it comes to excellence in teaching, the University of Mary Washington was recently honored for A+ achievement by the Virginia Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators (VACTE). Three UMW College of Education members received awards for their exceptional efforts. Grace Sylvia, who is pursuing a Master of Education degree, took Outstanding Student in a […]
UMW Provides Career Resources, Hosts May 15 Mini-Conference for Alumni and Federal Workers
Whether it’s for a first job after college or a career change, the University of Mary Washington provides a range of resources and programs for taking the next step. With a ground-level network spanning the I-95 corridor – stretching from Fredericksburg through the nation’s capital in Washington, D.C., to the state capital in Richmond, Virginia […]
Mary Washington Hospital Recognized by Healthgrades with Four Outpatient Orthopedic Achievements
Fredericksburg, VA (April 17, 2025) – Mary Washington Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved numerous accolades for outpatient care for orthopedics surgery from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use to find a doctor or hospital. Among MWH’s distinctions are two 2025 outpatient awards, which place the hospital in the top 10% nationwide […]
