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Virginia Prepares for Fiscal Shifts Ahead

August 18th, 2025        Carter T. Whitelow, Ethan Betterton, Siarrah Pryor

The Senate Finance and Appropriations, House Appropriations, and House Finance Committees Governor Youngkin’s Fiscal Assessment  Governor Glenn Youngkin presented his assessment of Virginia’s fiscal position to the Joint Money Committee, identifying four key points about the Commonwealth’s financial standing:  Financial Position: Virginia has generated $10 billion in excess revenue through consecutive surpluses, with a $4.7 […]

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VIRGINIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP CHANGE

August 12th, 2025

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA – The Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Cathie J. Vick has resigned as President and CEO of the Chamber to pursue other opportunities. The Chamber thanks Cathie for her service and wishes her the best in her future endeavors. Linda Stanley, Chair of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and […]

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RAPPAHANNOCK ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE MARKS 10,000 BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTIONS FOR MEMBERS

August 7th, 2025

Fredericksburg, Va. – REC has hit a major milestone in bringing high-speed broadband internet to its service area with 10,000 members now online. In just one year, REC has doubled the number of members benefitting from access to high-speed internet in their homes and businesses. The connections are a testament to the impact of REC’s […]

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UMW Makes Money’s 2025 ‘Best Colleges in America’ List

August 7th, 2025

The University of Mary Washington has been recognized by Money, earning a top spot on its 2025 list of the “Best Colleges in America.” Now in its 11th year, the annual ranking highlights more than 700 four-year institutions that deliver strong academics at an affordable cost and prepare students for success after graduation. Mary Washington […]

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Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 2026

August 7th, 2025

FREDERICKSBURG – The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Leadership Fredericksburg Class of 2026 fellows. The class meets monthly from September 2025 through May 2026, gathering at businesses and organizations across the Fredericksburg region. Throughout the program, participants will sharpen their leadership skills, connect with influential community leaders, and work in teams to […]

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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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