RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Miyares Demands Fairfax CA Steve Descano Turn Over Prosecution of Sex Offender to OAG Criminal Division RICHMOND, VA -- Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares today sent a letter to Fairfax Commonwealth's Attorney Steve Descano demanding his office transfer the case of Tier III registered sex offender Richard Kenneth Cox to the Office of the Attorney General's C more PR

ROSSLYN, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: * * * Boeing Automates ANSP Compliance Services, Powered by Shift5 New service offering for Civil, Commercial Aviation to maximize operator resources Arlington, VA - February 11, 2025 - Shift5, the observability platform for onboard operational technology, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] have entered into a global strategic reseller partnership to offer Shift5's C more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Bans DeepSeek AI on State Devices and State-Run Networks RICHMOND, VA - Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 46, banning the use of China's DeepSeek AI on state devices and state-run networks. "China's DeepSeek AI poses a threat to the security and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "We must cont more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Congratulates Secretary Cole on His Appointment to Lead the Drug Enforcement Administration RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin congratulated Virginia's Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Terry Cole following the announcement by President Donald J. Trump selecting him to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. "This is a great pick by President  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * In memoriam: Dennis 'Denny' Arnold Rampey Jr. Division of Facilities More stories from the Division of Facilities Denny Rampey. Photo courtesy of the Rampey family. Dennis "Denny" Arnold Rampey Jr., trades mechanic in the Division of Facilities, passed away on Jan. 30. Rampey was born in South Carolina on June 1, 1961, to Dennis Arnold Rampey Sr. and Betty B. Rampey. He dedicated his life to construction.  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Lynn Almond honored with emeritus status More stories from the Pamplin College of Business Lynn Almond, Associate Professor of Practice of Accounting and Information Systems in the Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of Associate Professor of Practice Emeritus of Accounting and Information Systems by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Lynn is a Virginia Tech alum, recei more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods' Alexandra Hider to Clerk in the Central District of California Alexandra Hider, a downtown Los Angeles associate in McGuireWoods' Financial Services & Securities Enforcement Department, has accepted a judicial clerkship in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Her last day at the firm was Feb. 7. Hider was a summer associate at the firm in 2020 and joined  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Ovarian Cancer Discovery Could Turn Failed Treatment Into Lifesaver UVA Cancer Center researchers have explained the failure of immune checkpoint therapy for ovarian cancer by discovering how gut bacteria interfere with the treatment. Doctors may be able to use the findings to overcome this treatment failure and save the lives of thousands of women every year. The new discovery, from  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Search committee for vice provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs announced Virginia Tech has announced the committee tasked with overseeing a national search for the next vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs. The vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs works collaboratively with college deans and associate deans to coordinate programs and services that meet the varying needs of a heterogen more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Spark by Hilton Shines Bright: Trailblazing Premium Economy Brand Surpasses 100 Open Hotels Milestone Spark by Hilton continues rapid growth with more than 40 new hotels expected to open globally in Q1 2025 MCLEAN, Va. - Spark by Hilton, the fastest launch-to-open brand in the history of Hilton (NYSE: HLT), has surpassed 100 open hotels, achieving the feat less than 18 month more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Statewide initiative aims to position Virginia as a leading hub for biotechnology innovation By Diane Deffenbaugh Virginia Tech will play a central role in an ambitious statewide initiative to leverage strengths and partnerships across three regions in order to accelerate biotechnology innovation and advance the commonwealth's position as a life sciences leader.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * Tax Cut Success Stories Featured in New Education Campaign Introducing: UnlockingAdvancedEnergy.com WASHINGTON, DC - National business association Advanced Energy United has launched a new website and campaign that tells the story of how advanced energy companies are using smart tax cuts to unlock American energy abundance, open new U.S. manufacturing plants, and lower household elect more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 12 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: State Treasurer Larry Pack plans to propose to the state Legislature a constitutional amendment that would prevent any individual serving in the office of Secretary of State, Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of Agriculture, or Attorney General for more than three consecutive terms. "Establishing term limits will help ensure politicians serve the people rather than themselves, more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Veterinary college researcher Kylene Kehn-Hall receives 2024 Zoetis Research Excellence Award More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Ask Kylene Kehn-Hall about receiving the 2024 Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence, and she'll tell you it's about more than personal recognition -- it's about advancing science that matters. "The award prompted me to reflect on how our  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech neuroscientists discover mitochondria's role in shaping memory circuits More stories from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine More stories from the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recognition. Led by Shannon Farris, assistant professo more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Feb. 12 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech neuroscientists discover mitochondria's role in shaping memory circuits Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC researchers uncover a key mechanism that supports brain function. By Whitney Slightham Virginia Tech neuroscientists have uncovered a mitochondrial process that supports the brain cells critical for learning, memory, and social recogni more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund's Long Bar Unveils a Revitalized Experience, Where Timeless Heritage Meets Cocktail Innovation SHANGHAI -- The Long Bar at Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund, a legendary social landmark on the Bund, proudly reintroduces the Shanghai Buck, China's iconic cocktail. A tribute to the city's dynamic past, this classic returns alongside a thou more PR