NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Norfolk District issued the following news story: In partnership with the City of Newport News, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District has set a date to begin dredging the Deep Creek Navigation Channel. Dredging is expected to begin in the entrance channel Feb. 15 and start making way to the harbor. The work is set to be completed by mid-June. Norfolk District awarded the contract in the amount of $4.28 million to Hampto more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: As rolling waves pounded the beach, the operator deftly maneuvered joysticks on a handheld controller, causing the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) a few feet away to ascend and arc gracefully over the Pacific Ocean. While airborne, the specially designed UAV used sophisticated sensors and software to spot obstacles and potential hazards under the water and sand -- all of which appeared on  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following letter (No. 24-FCU-01) on Jan. 19, 2024: * * * To: Federal Credit Unions Subject: Operating Fee Status: Active Dear Boards of Directors and Chief Executive Officers: The NCUA Board unanimously approved the agency's 2024 operating and capital budgets at its December 2023 meeting. As a result of that decision and other factors, federal credit union operating fees will increase by an average of appr more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 20 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release dated on Jan. 22, 2024: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to the drought and excessive heat that occurr more PR

LURAY, Virginia, Jan. 20 -- The National Park Service Shenandoah National Park issued the following news release: Following a two-year pilot program, Shenandoah National Park will implement a permanent ticketing system to access Old Rag Mountain from March through November. The system will improve visitor enjoyment, address congestion and public safety concerns, and better protect the landscape, including sensitive species, along the extremely popular trail. More information, including where ti more PR