SEC restores power after Winter Storm Diego
CREWE, Va – As of 11:38 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 11, all known, storm-related power outages caused when Winter Storm Diego moved through Southside Electric Cooperative’s (SEC) territory have been restored. At the peak of the event on Sunday, Dec. 9, nearly 10,000 SEC members lost power. Mutual aid and contract crews assisting SEC with restoration […]
Virginia State University President to Congratulate a Special Graduate…His Daughter
(December 12, 2018 – Petersburg, Va.) – During this time of year, universities celebrate with all of the pomp and circumstance to congratulate their graduates on accomplishing one of life’s major achievement, earning a college degree. On December 15, Virginia State University (VSU) President Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D. will shake the hands of more than […]
VIRginia International Raceway Promotes Two Key Executives
Top Road Course Names New President and COO, as well as a Chief Strategy Officer DANVILLE, Virginia – Dec. 12, 2018 – VIRginia International Raceway, one of North America’s premier road courses, is excited to announce the promotions of two long-term executive team members. Kerrigan Smith has been named President and Chief Operating Officer for all of […]
Envisioning Plum Island’s Future
Save the Sound and The Nature Conservancy have launched a multi-month process to develop a vision for the future of Plum Island. The groups held their first workshop, titled “Envision Plum Island,” with more than 50 stakeholders, at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County’s headquarters in Riverhead Nov. 16. On hand were elected and agency […]
Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016, will be Virginia State University’s Fall Commencement Speaker
December 4, 2018 – Petersburg, Va. – Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016, will be Virginia State University’s (VSU) fall commencement speaker scheduled for Saturday, December 15 at 10 a.m. in the VSU Multipurpose Center. On Sunday, June 5, 2016, Barber was crowned the first Miss USA to currently serve in the United States military. She […]
Smithfield Foods Funds Scholarships at Virginia State University with $25,000 Donation
December 4, 2018 – Ettrick, Va. — Virginia State University is pleased to announce a $25,000 donation from the Smithfield Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Smithfield Foods, Inc., to fund student scholarships. Since 2016, Smithfield has donated $75,000 for scholarships at Virginia State University, providing support to more than 30 students. “The faculty, staff and students of […]
Averett University and Southside Virginia Community College Partner in Sociology/Criminal Justice Articulation Agreement
DANVILLE, Va. (November 30, 2018) — Today, Averett University President Dr. Tiffany M. Franks and Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) President Dr. Alfred Roberts signed the first articulation agreement and a community educational partnership agreement between the two schools in order to make the transfer process to […]
NWFCU Foundation Gives Back to the Community During #WeekofGiving
Herndon, Va. (November 30, 2018) – NWFCU Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Northwest Federal Credit Union, celebrated #GivingTuesday with a week of giving back to the community and a $10,000 donation to Sterling Middle School in support of the school’s AVID Program. The funds donated will be used to support the NWFCU Foundation’s new education […]
Northwest Federal Donates $2,500 to Cornerstones for 50 Thanksgiving Meals
Herndon, Va. (November 20, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union recently donated $2,500 in food and grocery store gift cards to Cornerstones to support their Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive. The donation will feed fifty local families. Northwest Federal employees helped collect food during the drive as part of their ongoing partnership with Cornerstones. “We are […]
Northwest Federal Wins Virginia State-level Dora Maxwell Community Service Award and Earns Recognition for Corporate Philanthropy by the Washington Business Journal
Herndon, Va. (November 20, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union was recently awarded 1st place for the Virginia Credit Union League’s Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award. The entry “Transforming Lives Through Acts of We” garnered 1st place for its combination of community service, donations, and employee involvement. In addition, the Washington Business Journal […]
