Governor Appoints Two New Members to UMW Board of Visitors
The Virginia Governor’s Office announced on Friday the appointment of two new members of the University of Mary Washington Board of Visitors. Christopher Newman, executive vice president, system chief operating officer and chief medical officer for Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC), and Rachel Greszler ’03, senior research fellow for workforce and public finance in the Roe […]
AVERETT UNIVERSITY WELCOMES NEW PLANE AT AVIATION DAY 2024
Averett University’s Department of Aeronautics welcomed the newest member of its impressive fleet of airplanes at its annual Aviation Day on Friday, March 15. The day featured alumni, current students, prospective students and their families, aviation partners and University faculty and staff to celebrate this yearly event. The highlight of the ceremony, held in an airplane hangar […]
Bowers Recognized as Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing
BRISTOL, Va. — Strongwell (USA), the recognized leader in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites utilizing the pultrusion process, is pleased to announce Carrie Bowers (Process Engineering Manager), was recently recognized by the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM), receiving its Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing Award in the Management Category. The award seeks […]
Goodwill Opens New Forest Road Store and Donation Center
New Store Features Expanded Shopping and Donation Spaces and New Signage with Familiar Faces Lynchburg, Va. – Goodwill Industries of the Valleys opened a new store location at 19325 Forest Road in Lynchburg. The new Forest store features more than 12,000 square feet of shopping space along with a convenient, covered drop-off donation center. “We are excited […]
REC President and CEO, John D. Hewa, Honored with Prestigious Diversity Champion Award
Fredericksburg, Va.—Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s (REC) President and CEO, John D. Hewa, was recently recognized for making outstanding contributions to lead and promote diversity, equity and inclusion at the Cooperative. Hewa was honored with the Curtis Wynn Diversity Champion Award by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA), which also recognized Betty Jo Kiesow, vice president […]
REC Names Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy
Fredericksburg, Va. — Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has promoted Karan Patel to Managing Director–Energy Solutions and Clean Energy. In his new role, Patel will be pivotal in helping members save money by focusing on the integration and expansion of energy solutions and clean energy technologies. “The work that Patel and his team will undertake is […]
Boys Home Inducts Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the 2024 Hall of Fame
Boys Home of Virginia will host a special event on Friday, March 22 to induct Mr. Donnie Wheatley into the Boys Home Hall of Fame, Class of 2024. The Hall of Fame began in 1998 to celebrate outstanding contributions made to the Boys Home organization. It has been several years since the Hall of Fame […]
Comcast Boosts Speeds for Millions of Xfinity Internet Customers
Connect, Connect More, Fast and Prepaid Customers Get Faster Speeds at No Additional Cost Introduces More Connectivity Options for ACP Participants Philadelphia – March 6, 2024 – Today, millions of Xfinity Internet customers are waking up to faster speeds at no additional cost. As the need for data increases in ever-connected households, Xfinity is ensuring […]
DELTEK ANNOUNCES CEO SUCCESSION PLAN
Bob Hughes named next Deltek President and CEO; Mike Corkery transitioning to full-time Roper Technologies operating Group Executive Herndon, VA – March 5, 2024 – Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that Bob Hughes will join Deltek as President and CEO to succeed Mike Corkery, Deltek’s current President and CEO. Mike […]
Mary Washington Healthcare Congratulates Rappahannock Area YMCA as the First Stroke Smart Organization in the Fredericksburg Region
Fredericksburg, VA, (March 5, 2024) – Mary Washington Healthcare (MWHC) extends congratulations the Rappahannock Area YMCA for their recent recognition as the first Stroke Smart Organization in the Fredericksburg region. This prestigious distinction highlights their unwavering commitment to raising awareness, educating staff and the community about stroke signs and symptoms, and ensuring the prompt activation […]
