Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals Receive the 2026 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience
Fredericksburg, VA, (February 19, 2026) – Mary Washington and Stafford Hospitals have been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Outpatient Experience by the Women’s Choice Award®, placing them among the top-performing hospitals nationwide for delivering exceptional care in outpatient settings. As hospitals continue to shift toward value-based care and adopt minimally invasive technologies, more procedures are being performed on […]
Mary Washington Primary Care, King George, and Mary Washington Urgent Care Recognized as 2026 King George Best of the Best Winners
Fredericksburg, VA, (February 18, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to announce that two of its King George locations have been recognized as winners in the 2026 King George Best of the Best awards. Mary Washington Primary Care, King George has been named Best Primary/Family Medical Care, and Mary Washington Urgent Care has been […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Welcomes New Cohort of Reynolds Community College Respiratory Therapy Students
Partnership Expands Respiratory Therapy Workforce and Opens New Pathways for Healthcare Education in the Region Fredericksburg, VA, (February 12, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce the arrival of the newest cohort of Reynolds Community College Respiratory Therapy students, who have begun their second semester of training in the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab at […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Doctors Named Among Region’s Best by Northern Virginia Magazine
Fredericksburg, VA, (February 10, 2026) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) is proud to announce that 62 MWHC providers across 24 specialties have been recognized on Northern Virginia Magazine’s 2026 “Top Doctors” list. This annual edition highlights the region’s most respected and trusted physicians, spanning fields such as cardiology, pediatrics, internal medicine, neurology, emergency medicine, and […]
Stafford Hospital Foundation Hosting Spring Fever 5K Race
WHO: The Stafford Hospital Foundation will host the 2026 Spring Fever 5K Run/Walk to help fund critical medical equipment, essential programs, and enhanced patient care at Stafford Hospital. WHAT: This year’s race will take place on the Stafford Hospital campus, so lace up your sneakers and come join the fun! A FUN Team Challenge and Kids […]
REC named Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce Large Business of the Year
Front Royal, Va. — The Front Royal-Warren County Chamber of Commerce honored Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) as its Large Business of the Year during the chamber’s Annual Stargazer Gala Jan. 22. This annual event recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations, and this year’s gala marked the chamber’s 85th year of service. The Large Business of the Year […]
Grant-Funded Collaboration Between REC and Linebird Shows Efficiency and Safety Potential for Drone Installation of Reliability Sensors
Fredericksburg, Va. — Last month, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) collaborated with Richmond-based startup Linebird to install fault current indicators on cooperative-owned live power lines using a drone equipped with Linebird’s non-conductive payload system and new sensor-installing tool. The partnership is the result of a Virginia Power Innovation Program Award Linebird earned from the Virginia Department […]
UMW Receives SCHEV Grant to Support Student Food Security
The University of Mary Washington received a grant from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) earlier this year to support efforts addressing student food insecurity and campus hunger. UMW was awarded nearly $9,000 through SCHEV’s Hunger-Free Campus Food Pantry Grant Program, created through legislation enacted by the Virginia General Assembly last year […]
Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce Marks 25 Years of Regional Impact and Launches New Strategic Plan
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a milestone year in 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of the merger between the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce. The historic merger ushered in a new era of regional cooperation, strengthening the business community and laying the […]
The Future Is Regional: Chamber Annual Meeting to Spotlight the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC)
Danville, VA – The Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce invites business and community leaders to its Annual Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, for a forward-focused conversation about the next chapter of economic growth in Southern Virginia. This year’s program will introduce the Blue Ridge Innovation Corridor (BRIC) – Virginia’s newest megaregion and a bold […]
