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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers of Coastal Virginia

January 3rd, 2019

Norfolk, VA (December 18, 2018) – Several attorneys from the Norfolk-based business and litigation law firm, Vandeventer Black, have been awarded as Coastal Virginia’s Top Lawyers for 2019 by Coastal Virginia Magazine and CoVa Biz Magazine. “We are proud of our attorneys for receiving this distinction as it is a solely peer-rated nomination given to […]

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Northwest Federal Donates to Four Community Partners as part of their Checking Campaign

January 3rd, 2019

Herndon, Va. (December 18, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union donated $1,000 to community partners as a part of their Choose Your Path Then Choose One of Ours Campaign. For every new checking account opened September 1 through November 30, 2018, Northwest Federal donated $2 to the non-profit organization selected by the member. Members chose […]

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Northwest Federal Earns Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Financial Industry Leader Award

December 17th, 2018

Herndon, Va. (December 11, 2018) – Northwest Federal Credit Union was presented with the Stars Over Dulles Award for Financial Leader by the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce on December 5th. The award recognizes businesses in the Dulles area that are industry and community leaders, delivering exceptional service and value to customers or members, and […]

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Vandeventer Black Attorneys Recognized as 2018 Legal Elite

December 13th, 2018

Norfolk, VA (December 11, 2018) – Virginia Business Magazine recently released its Virginia Business ‘Legal Elite’ winner’s list for 2018, which includes 24 Vandeventer Black attorneys. Every year, the magazine partners with the Virginia Bar Association to grant this award to attorneys nominated by their peers for this recognition. The 24 attorneys selected are: Alternative […]

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SACSCOC Reaffirms Virginia State University’s Accreditation for 10 Years

December 13th, 2018

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirmed Virginia State University’s (VSU) accreditation for the next 10 years.  SACSCOC made the announcement at its annual meeting in New Orleans today. The University received the best possible review with the committee finding VSU in compliance and offering no recommendations. As the major […]

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SEC restores power after Winter Storm Diego

December 13th, 2018

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 […]

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Virginia State University President to Congratulate a Special Graduate…His Daughter

December 13th, 2018

(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 […]

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VIRginia International Raceway Promotes Two Key Executives

December 13th, 2018

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 […]

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Envisioning Plum Island’s Future

December 6th, 2018

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 […]

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Deshauna Barber, Miss USA 2016, will be Virginia State University’s Fall Commencement Speaker

December 4th, 2018

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 […]

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