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Carley Walker and Wendy Zelazny of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Receive Promotions To Executive Vice Presidents Upon Graduation from the U.S. Chamber Institute for Organization Management

August 7th, 2025

A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce FREDERICKSBURG, VA- Carley Walker, Senior Vice President of Workforce & Community Development, of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Wendy Zelazny, Senior Vice President of Membership & Strategic Growth, have graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. […]

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UMW Awarded GO Virginia Region 6 Grant to Launch Healthcare Certification Program

August 7th, 2025

University of Mary Washington’s Office of Continuing and Professional Studies has been awarded a GO Virginia Region 6 grant to support the development and launch of a new Practice Management Certificate Program. This initiative marks the first GO Virginia grant awarded in the healthcare cluster in the Commonwealth, with the program positioned to be a […]

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Mary Washington Hospital Earns U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Award

August 7th, 2025

Mary Washington Hospital recognized as high performing in  14 adult procedures and conditions Fredericksburg, VA, (July 29, 2025) – Mary Washington Hospital has been named in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition as a ‘High Performing’ hospital for diabetes, heart arrhythmia, heart attack, heart failure, hip fracture, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee […]

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Bringing Community to Life: Team Wins Multiple National Awards for Storytelling

August 7th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) Communications and Public Relations team has been nationally recognized for their outstanding creativity, strategic messaging, and powerful member engagement. The team received five Silver Awards in the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Spotlight on Excellence Awards, a prestigious program honoring the top communications work among electric cooperatives […]

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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Brings Free Family Fun to Ashland with Sponsorship of Summer Movie Series

August 7th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. — Families in Ashland are enjoying free summer entertainment thanks to Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), which is proudly sponsoring Ashland Theatre’s “Free Movie Mondays” series through Aug. 11. Traditionally known as “$2 Movie Mondays,” the weekly movie showings have become a beloved community tradition. This year, with REC’s support, the Theatre is offering […]

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Powering Our Future: Clarity, Responsibility, and Readiness

August 7th, 2025

By John Hewa, President & CEO, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Across Virginia and the nation, energy demand is climbing — and fast. Virginia’s Department of Energy recently projected that annual demand growth for energy is increasing to 6.5%, up from a historic norm of 1.4%. Forecasts from the regional grid operator, PJM, show that electricity demand […]

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CICV President Christopher K. Peace Appointed to Statewide Board of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities

August 7th, 2025

RICHMOND, VA – July 22, 2025— The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia (CICV) is proud to announce that its President, Christopher K. Peace, Esq., has been appointed to serve on the statewide Board of Directors of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC). In addition to his board service, Mr. Peace has been selected […]

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Mary Washington Hospital Is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

August 7th, 2025

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Fredericksburg, VA (July 16, 2025) — Mary Washington Hospital’s Primary Stroke Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold […]

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Stafford Hospital Is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care

August 7th, 2025

The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke: Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care   Stafford, VA (July 15, 2025) — Stafford Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement […]

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Mary Washington Healthcare Foundations Accepting Concept Papers for Grant Applications

August 7th, 2025

WHO:  Mary Washington Hospital and Stafford Hospital Foundations are now accepting Concept Paper applications for the 2026 grant application process. WHAT: Through the Joe and Mary Wilson Community Benefit Fund of MWH and the SH Community Benefit Fund, organizations can apply for funding to support their programs. The Concept Paper application is the required first step of […]

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