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NEARLY 200 GRADUATE FROM AVERETT UNIVERSITY IN SPRING 2023 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

May 9th, 2023

A new class of graduates joined a global network of Averett University alumni today reaching the pinnacle milestone of their college career. The University conferred the degrees of 197 graduates, 160 of whom participated in the Averett’s spring commencement exercises held at 10 a.m. in the Grant Center on Averett’s E. Stuart James Grant North […]

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REC Connects with Community at Member Appreciation Night in Madison County

May 9th, 2023

Fredericksburg, Va.— More than 1,200 member-owners of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) poured into Graves Mountain Lodge in Madison County on Thursday, May 4, for REC’s annual Get Connected member appreciation night. The event gives REC members a chance to learn about solutions and services offered by their cooperative, allows them to meet with REC’s leadership […]

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Smart Community Efforts Attract International Business to Stafford County

May 9th, 2023

Welcome VisionCraft to the United States STAFFORD, VA – May 4, 2023 – VisionCraft held its ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, wherein this Czech-originated company opened its first U.S. based location. VisionCraft is a vision learning, artificial intelligence, and technology company that provides real-time data analytics to consumers using computer vision technology without the […]

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Old Dominion Job Corps Campus Community Relations Committee Breakfast Meeting in person and virtual

May 2nd, 2023

You are invited to Old Dominion Job Corps Community Relations  Breakfast, May 10, 2023, Virtual meeting. We are announcing open registration for our 2023-2024 school year. Topics: Campus Update, Partners in the room introductions. New and Old School year. Wed, May 10, 2023; 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM. In-Person meeting starts at 8:30am. RSVP limited seating. […]

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Aaron Smith Celebrates 10 Year Work Anniversary at Boys Home

May 2nd, 2023

Boys Home staff and students are excited to announce Aaron Smith’s ten-year work anniversary. Since July 2022, he has served as campus life manager. Prior to his current position, Aaron served as a houseparent. He was awarded Houseparent of the Year in 2021. Originally from Bronx, New York, Aaron had an interesting path which eventually […]

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AVERETT UNIVERSITY TO HOLD SPRING GRADUATION, ANNOUNCES COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

May 2nd, 2023

Averett University will confer the degrees of more than 200 students at its spring 2023 commencement exercises on Saturday, May 6, at 10 a.m. Former NFL player and non-profit founder Buddy Curry will deliver the commencement address outdoors from Daly Field in the Frank R. Campbell Stadium at Averett’s E. Stuart James Grant North Campus, […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber Honors Business Leaders at 32nd Annual Awards & Gala

May 2nd, 2023

FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce was pleased to award local businesses for their successes, entrepreneurial spirit, and community commitment at the 32nd Annual Awards & Gala held Friday, April 28th at the Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center. With nearly 550 people in attendance, the night was a massive success.  Joseph L. Argenzio […]

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UMW Students Awarded Full-Ride Washington and Alvey Scholarships

May 2nd, 2023

For the incoming cohort in fall 2023, UMW has named two Washington Scholars and three Alvey Scholars, offering full scholarships to these exceptional students. In addition to earning the scholarships, which are renewable for four years of undergraduate studies with GPA and residential requirements, the students are admitted to the Honors Program and have access to […]

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PRESS RELEASE- POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS

May 2nd, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 1, 2023 MEDIA CONTACT: HANNAH EMERSON H.EMERSON@VACHAMBER.COM For technical questions on how the survey was conducted, please contact Eric Sutton, esutton@pluspr.com.     POLL: AMERICANS BELIEVE VIRGINIA SHOULD BE HOME OF NEW FBI HEADQUARTERS 65% of U.S. Voters say Virginia should be selected as the location for the new FBI headquarters […]

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