RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Amid Rumors of Sears Campaign Shakeup, Former Delegate Dave LaRock Considers Run for Governor Amid swirling rumors of a Sears campaign meltdown, former Republican Delegate Dave LaRock confirmed he is "exploring" a run for Governor of Virginia, spurred by a "pretty good grassroots push" to get him in the race. This comes just one day after former Virginia Trump Campaign Chair John Fredericks s more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Mourns the Passing of Professor Emeritus Fr. Robert Skeris Christendom College mourns the passing of beloved former associate chaplain, Theology Department Chairman, and Professor Emeritus Fr. Robert Skeris. A member of the Christendom community for a decade in the 1990s, Fr. Skeris was instrumental in the intellectual and spiritual growth of the college during its second full decade, leaving a  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore Expands YouTube CTV Viewership Measurement to International Markets Cross-Platform Content Consumption Metrics Now Available in Canada, France, Spain, and Malaysia Reston, VA - February 20, 2025 -- Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced an international expansion of  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Accelerates Growth in India, Signing Strategic Licensing Agreement with NILE Hospitality to open 75 Hampton by Hilton Hotels New agreement set to rapidly expand mid-market portfolio, capturing rising demand from emerging middle class DELHI, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement (SLA) with NILE Hospitality to open 75  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Bolsters Athens Presence with Three Lifestyle Hotels The first Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Curio by Hilton hotels in the Greek Capital are set to open in 2025 and 2026 ATHENS - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has today confirmed plans to open three properties in Athens following franchise agreements with Aluma Greece IKE. Adia Aluma Athens, Curio Collection by Hilton and Ani more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Jennifer Cummins named associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology More stories from the College of Engineering Jennifer Cummins has been named the associate director of marketing and communications for the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST). Cummins is an experienced storyteller with a track record of transforming complex topics in more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 * Revenue: $981 million for the fourth quarter and $3.2 billion for the year * Net Earnings: $89 million for the fourth quarter and $213 million for the year * Adjusted EBITDA: $148 milli more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Marine Fisheries Commission meeting to meet March 12-13 in Kitty Hawk The N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet March 12-13 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 5353 N. Virginia Dare Trail, Kitty Hawk, N.C. 27949. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, with a public comment session. The commission will also hold a public comment session at 6 p.m. on more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * National Dialogue on ethics in pandemic science brought researchers and community together More stories from the College of Engineering More stories from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Collaborators from the Virginia Tech-led National Science Foundation Center for Community Empowering Pandemic Prediction and Prevention from Atoms to Societies (NSF COMPASS Center) brought together dozens o more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman to Collaborate with Hanwha on the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures Program MELBOURNE, Fla. - Feb. 20, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and Hanwha have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in connection with the Republic of Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program. The agreement supports Northrop Grumman's longs more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Questions to ask at the end of the interview to make you shine Imagine this scenario: Your interview is going well. You've confidently answered all the recruiter's questions, and your time with the interviewer is winding down. Now, you'll most likely be asked, "Do you have any questions for me?" "By all means, say yes," said Becca Scott, director of professional development and experiential initiatives for Caree more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises Valvoline Inc. on $625 Million Acquisition of Breeze Autocare Global law firm Squire Patton Boggs advised Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), an American retail automotive services company, on its acquisition of Breeze Autocare from middle market private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Group for $625 million in cash, which Valvoline intends to fund with a n more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Now Accepting Reservations The highly anticipated resort is expected to open in Spring 2025 MIAMI - Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a luxury oceanfront resort with breathtaking views of Playa Penca is now accepting reservations for stays beginning May 1, 2025. The resort is one of Hilton 's (NYSE: HLT) most anticipated openi more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 20 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Service Scholar Orchestrates Valentines for Nursing Homes BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A West Virginia Wesleyan College Service Scholar project has connected some of Upshur County's youngest residents with elderly residents to spread some Valentine's cheer. Matthew Hatfield '28, of Oceana, West Virginia, is a Service Scholar through West Virginia Wesleyan Colle more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Campaign is Flailing As Republicans Look for Alternatives Despite trying her best to go "full MAGA" and embrace the far-right wing of her party, Republicans in and out of Virginia have spent the week floating other potential gubernatorial candidates than Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Yesterday, former delegate Dave LaRock announced that he is considering running for Virginia's GOP more PR