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Virginia’s candidates fight about debating plans
(MENAFN) Candidates in Virginia’s closely watched governor’s race remain at odds over the timing and location of a key debate, according to local reports. The upcoming election in the bellwether state, set for this fall, comes one year after...

Virginia Governor Candidates Disagree on Debate Plans
(MENAFN) The two contenders in Virginia’s pivotal race for governor remain at an impasse regarding the timing and location of their debates, according to local media. This year's election in Virginia, taking place a year after US President Donald...

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,...

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...

August Homes Celebrated for Merging Luxury Living with Advanced Energy Efficiency
August Homes Celebrated for Merging Luxury Living with Advanced Energy Efficiency FREDERICK, MD, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- August Homes has been recognized for blending upscale design with advanced environmental...

MerryGoRound, Inc to Establish Fulfillment and Logistics Center in Pittsylvania County
RICHMOND, VA — MerryGoRound, a North Carolina-based fulfillment company specializing in apparel and collectibles, will invest $10,003,600 to establish operations in Pittsylvania County. The company will utilize a 400,000-square-foot facility...

Zeo Energy Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla., Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zeo Energy Corp. (Nasdaq: ZEO) (“Zeo,” “Zeo Energy,” or the “Company”), a Florida-based provider of residential solar and energy efficiency solutions, today reported financial results for...

Bowman Wins Construction Engineering Role for One of the Midwest’s Largest Water Projects
RESTON, Va., Aug. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services and program management firm, has entered a $4.5 million master service agreement with the DuPage Water Commission (DWC) for...

Spider Infestation Predicted to be Heavy in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Va.
Residents of Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Va should be aware of a predicted heavy spider population this fall. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Pest Control Experts Warn of Predicted Heavy Spider...

Beacon Hill Associates Expands to Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VA, Aug. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beacon Hill Associates has announced the opening of its newest office in Virginia Beach, marking the company’s continued expansion across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast. The new location will...

Gamma Announces: Brooke Johnson to Set New World Record as the FIRST WOMAN to Skateboard Across America as She Skates into Virginia Beach: Raising Awareness for Wings for Life
Virginia Beach, VA, Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gamma Announces: After skateboarding more than 3,000 miles from Venice Beach, California, endurance athlete and social media sensation Brooke Johnson (@brookedoeseverything) is set to make...

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...

Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shareholder rights law firm Johnson Fistel, PLLP is investigating potential violations of federal and state securities laws by certain officers and directors of the following companies: Telephone and...

Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Answering Some Questions
By Justin Folks/DWR Photos by Meghan Marchetti/DWR DWR’s Deer Project Leader, Justin Folks, offered to answer questions from hunters and others in his first blog, Virginia’s Deer with Justin Folks: Deer Management is a Community Effort. Below are...

STACK Infrastructure Pilots First Use of Electrochemical Low-Carbon Cement in Data Center Construction
DENVER, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STACK Infrastructure (“STACK”), the digital infrastructure partner to the world’s most innovative companies and a leading global developer and operator of data centers, in collaboration with Sublime...

Indra Energy Launches Green Tree Energy Plans
Customers earn tree plantings for the energy they use — supporting reforestation projects locally and across the globe. PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, August 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Indra Energy, a leader in residential renewable energy...

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...

Virginia Nonprofit Launches AI-Powered Vertical Farming to Combat Urban Food Deserts
The Aurora’s Embrace introduces smart aeroponic grow towers in Prince William County to address local food insecurity. VA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A pioneering food justice initiative has taken root in Northern...