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Virginia Growers Spotlight Real-World Automation Strategies In Day 2 Keynote at CEA Summit East 2025
The 4th Annual CEA Summit East announces Day 2 Morning Keynote Panel: “Automation in Action: How Virginia Growers Are Putting Tech To Work.” DANVILLE , VA, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 4th Annual CEA Summit East,...

Governor Glenn Youngkin Publishes Plan for Virginia to Complete Broadband Access
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Virginia has published a proposal to complete the Commonwealth’s goal of providing high-speed internet connection to all homes, businesses, and community centers. Department of Housing and Community...

August 14th, 2025 - Virginia Takes Action in U.S. Federal Court to Guarantee Veteran Education Benefits
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

America’s Patriotic Beer – American Rebel Light – Takes Center Stage at NHRA Brainerd International Raceway’s Biggest Fan Party in The Zoo with ‘Battle for the Rebel Axe” and CEO Andy Ross Live in Concert
American Rebel Light Beer - Title Sponsorship of Friday Night Qualifying and Full-Throttle Rebel Light Fan Activation Throughout the Weekend American Rebel Light Beer - Primary Race Sponsors of Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan Nashville, TN, Aug. 14,...

TowneBank and Old Point Financial Corporation Announce Expected Closing Date and Election Deadline for Merger
SUFFOLK, Va. and HAMPTON, Va., Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hampton Roads based TowneBank (NASDAQ: TOWN) and Old Point Financial Corporation (NASDAQCM: OPOF) (“Old Point”), the parent company of The Old Point National Bank of Phoebus (“Old...

Suspect Shoots Police Officers in Virginia
(MENAFN) In the state of Virginia, three sheriff's deputies were shot while attempting to serve warrants to a local man, according to officials. The incident occurred in Gretna, Pittsylvania County, and led to a tense, hours-long standoff between...

Three sheriff’s deputies in Virginia get harmed in shooting
(MENAFN) Three sheriff’s deputies in Virginia were wounded on Wednesday while attempting to serve warrants to a local resident, according to officials. The suspect was arrested after an extended standoff with law enforcement. The incident occurred...

Many law enforcement officers shot in Virginia
(MENAFN) Three sheriff’s deputies were injured on Wednesday while serving warrants to a man in Gretna, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, leading to an hours-long standoff before the suspect was taken into custody. The incident prompted a large...

Federal Court Grants Justice Department’s Motion to Terminate 47-Year-Old Consent Decree Governing Employment by City of Norfolk’s Police and Fire Departments
This week, the Justice Department announced that the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted its motion to terminate a 1978 consent decree governing police and firefighter employment in Norfolk, Virginia. The consent...

Republican Liberty Caucus of Virginia Announces Formation, Officers, and Mission
New Chairwoman Amity Dolby sets sights on future member recruitment, political endorsements, and principled messaging. RICHMOND, VA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The newly formed Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) of...

Intrepid Global Solutions Welcomes James Villa as Chief Legal Officer
MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Intrepid Global Solutions, a diversified government contractor delivering mission-critical services across the globe, proudly announces the appointment of James D. Villa as Chief...

American Rebel Light Beer Launches in Indiana with Zink Distributing, Delivering Record-Breaking Market Penetration and On-Premise Momentum
Strategic Launch with Zink Distributing Drives Exceptional Sell Through Results for American Rebel Light Beer Across Indiana Nashville, TN, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Rebel Light Beer (www.americanrebelbeer.com), the...

Edward H. Baine Elected to the Hubbell Incorporated Board of Directors
Shelton, CT, Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDWARD H. BAINE ELECTED TO THE HUBBELL INCORPORATED BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Hubbell Incorporated (NYSE: HUBB) announced today the election of Edward H. Baine as a Director of the...

Transparent Election Initiative
A bipartisan team of former Montana officials have unveiled an oddly simple yet startlingly robust legal mechanism for undoing Citizens United that pares back the list of corporate powers granted by state corporation law. They have drafted a...

August 6, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Publishes New Virginia Rules Resources to Combat Antisemitism
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 6,...

ZenaTech Acquires Cardinal Civil Resources, a Virginia-Based Land Surveying and Engineering Firm Serving Three States and Large Customers Including US Department of Transportation
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ZenaTech, Inc. (Nasdaq: ZENA) (FSE: 49Q) (BMV: ZENA) ("ZenaTech"), a business technology solution provider specializing in AI-powered drones, Drone as a Service (DaaS), Enterprise...

VEDP Announces $40 Million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grants
RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $40 million in 13 Virginia Business Ready Sites Program development grants across the Commonwealth. “The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program is proving to be a game changer for our...

HII Taps Chewning to Lead Maritime Systems and Corporate Strategy
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) has named Eric Chewning to a new position, executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, broadening his responsibilities to lead the company’s strategy around...

SAIC Board of Directors Declares Cash Dividend
RESTON, Va., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) announced today that the company’s board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.37 per share of the company’s common stock payable on...

Ingalls Shipbuilding Honors 20th Anniversary of Katrina with Stories of Resilience
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As the Mississippi Gulf Coast marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005, HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is recognizing the resilience demonstrated by its...