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National Park Service to Temporarily Suspend Park Entrance Fees

March 25th, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: March 18, 2020 Contact: newsmedia@nps.gov National Park Service to Temporarily Suspend Park Entrance Fees  WASHINGTON – After careful consideration, Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt directed the National Park Service (NPS) to temporarily suspend the collection of all park entrance fees until further notice. “I’ve directed the National Park Service to waive entrance […]

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University of Mary Washington Postpones 2020 Giving Day

March 25th, 2020

The University of Mary Washington has postponed its fourth annual day of online fundraising, Mary Wash Giving Day, originally set to take place Thursday, March 19. In light of the unparalleled impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on UMW, the Fredericksburg community – and the nation, the University instead encourages its constituents to focus on each […]

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A Message from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce

March 18th, 2020

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to develop, the Virginia Chamber is focused on working with our government partners to ensure your business and your employees have the necessary information to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The safety of our employees, customers and others, as well as the need to stop the spread […]

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Experienced Community Associations Attorney Joins Vandeventer Black

March 17th, 2020

Norfolk, VA (March 17, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Kathleen W. Panagis to the firm. Kathleen will be a member of the firm’s Community Association’s practice group. Kathleen has extensive experience as general counsel to homeowners and condominium associations located in Virginia. “Kathleen is a great addition […]

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A Message from The Virginia Chamber: COVID-19 Update

March 13th, 2020

A Message from The Virginia Chamber: COVID-19 Update Governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency on Thursday, March 12, after the Virginia Department of Health confirmed 29 “presumptive positive” cases in Virginia. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is working closely with our government partners and is dedicated to supporting our workforce throughout the Commonwealth. […]

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Vandeventer Black Donates over $12k to the United Way of South Hampton Roads

March 12th, 2020

Norfolk, Va. (March 11, 2020) – Vandeventer Black LLP joined efforts with the United Way of South Hampton Roads 2019 campaign where the firm successfully raised a total of $12,920 which will help provide: 600 meals for the homeless 50 month-long bus passes 40 support group sessions for a sexual assault victim 40 nights of […]

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AVERETT STUDENTS TO RECEIVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP FROM AMERICAN NATIONAL HONORING FORMER BOARD CHAIR FRANKLIN MADDUX

March 12th, 2020

verett University today announced that American National Bank and Trust Company has established the Dr. Frank W. Maddux Endowed Scholarship for Averett students. The scholarship was created in recognition of Maddux’s 17 years of service on the Board of Directors at American National, as well as his years of service and former chairman position on Averett’s Board […]

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LPL Financial Honors Northwest Financial Advisors as 2019 Top Investment Program

March 5th, 2020

Herndon, Va. (March 4, 2020) — Northwest Financial Advisors (NWFA) today announced that LPL Financial, a partner in providing comprehensive wealth management services and the nation’s largest broker-dealer,1 honored the firm as a 2019 Top Investment Program.2 LPL recognized NWFA and its financial professionals for the use of innovation, leadership in driving change and quality […]

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Governor Northam Outlines Plans for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 4th, 2020

Governor Northam Outlines Plans for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Virginia has no confirmed cases of COVID-19 RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that state officials are executing longstanding public health plans in response to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Virginia currently has no confirmed cases of COVID-19, and state officials are continuously monitoring the virus worldwide. Governor Northam, […]

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