STAY ALERT. STAY ALIVE.™ FOR NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK
Flagger Force supports annual campaign Richmond, Virginia (April 8, 2019) — For the official kick-off of construction season, Flagger Force Traffic Control Services® is joining the nationwide movement to bring awareness to work zone safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 8-12, 2019. NWZAW is an annual spring campaign organized by American Traffic […]
Averett University Receives Federal Grant for Domestic and Sexual Violence – Critical Services Coordination in the Region
DANVILLE, Va. (April 9, 2019) – Averett University today announced it is the recipient of a $500,000, three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women. In partnership with Sovah Health, HAVEN of the Dan River Region, Inc. and the City of Danville Police Department, Averett will lead a community wide […]
Averett University Receives Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award
DANVILLE, Va. (April 10, 2019) – Averett University today announced that it is the recipient of a 2019 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award. Presented by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam yesterday evening during a special ceremony held at the Executive Mansion, these awards spotlight the outstanding efforts individual volunteers and organizations make on behalf of […]
VIRginia International Raceway Hosts Exhilarating Blancpain GT World Challenge America April 26-28
Three-Day Event Offers Elite Racing Competition and Fun Activities for All Ages DANVILLE, VA – April 3, 2019 – VIRginia International Raceway is hosting the Blancpain GT World Challenge America April 26-28 for a weekend filled with high speed racing and family-friendly fun. Throughout the race weekend, fans can watch elite drivers compete on one of the top six road courses […]
Michael D. Pierce Joins the Board of Saint Mary’s Home for Disabled Children
Norfolk, VA (April 4, 2019) – Vandeventer Black attorney Michael D. Pierce was selected as a member of the Board of Directors of St. Mary’s Home for Disabled Children. Pierce now joins the executive team of St. Mary’s to be part of the decision making process on business and administrative matters of the Home. “As […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY JUNIOR SELECTED FOR THE 2019-2020 NEWMAN CIVIC FELLOWSHIP
Averett University junior Cassidy Pruitt has been named as one of 262 college students across the country as a Newman Civic Fellow for 2019-2020. The fellowship is hosted by Campus Compact, a Boston-based non-profit organization working to advance the public purposes of higher education, of which Averett is a member of the Virginia chapter. The […]
Southside Opportunity Fund Golf Classic to be held May 17
CREWE, Va – On Friday, May 17, Southside Opportunity Fund (SOF) will host its fifth annual Opportunity Fund Golf Classic at Lake Chesdin Golf Club in Chesterfield. The tournament will raise funds to create educational scholarships for students who are children of Southside Electric Cooperative (SEC) members. One hundred percent of the proceeds from this […]
Northwest Federal Credit Union Announces Merger Partner Constellation Federal Credit Union
Herndon, Va. (April 1, 2019) – Northwest Federal Credit Union announced today that Constellation Federal Credit Union (CFCU) members voted to merge the two credit unions effective July 1, 2019. The merger agreement was previously approved by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) in February. The combined credit union will operate under the Northwest Federal […]
Averett University Launching 2nd year of Instructional Dynamics for Technical Trainers (IDTT)
Averett University is very pleased to announce that we are launching the 2nd year of Instructional Dynamics for Technical Trainers (IDTT) in April 2019. The modules begin on Wednesday, Apr. 17. The registration deadline is Monday, Apr. 8. Averett piloted this initiative last spring with the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC) and New College […]
Lenhart Pettit Announces Name Change to Flora Pettit
Following the retirement of Jeff Lenhart, a shareholder in its Harrisonburg office, the law firm has announced that its new name is Flora Pettit, effective March 18, 2019. John W. Flora, whose is now recognized in the firm name, is a founding shareholder who practices primarily in the law firm’s Harrisonburg office. Flora has vast […]
