CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Court orders EPA to implement federal soot pollution standard WASHINGTON -- A federal court ruled late Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Air Act by failing to identify areas with unhealthy soot pollution by the deadline required by law. The court ordered EPA to complete and publish nationwide designations by February 6, 2027, clearing the way for stronger protections more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Virginia Distributes More Than $6 Million Annually to Boost HIV Care and Support Services Across the Commonwealth Strengthens Life-Saving Funding for Virginia's HIV Communities - Today, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced that it is distributing $6.6 million annually in state funding to support the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Part B. The Virginia General Assembly played an essential part of this success  more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 21 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Data Center Bill Would Reveal Energy and Water Use, Incentivize Efficiency * New legislation introduced today by Virginia Senator Mark Warner would require large data centers to publicly report their energy and water usage, emissions, and backup power generation. It would also provide incentives to data centers that operate more efficiently through the LEED certification process, the global standard for sustainable buildings. This comes  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 23 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Babe' Star James Cromwell Urges Shenandoah County Fair to End Cruel Pig Scramble Event Woodstock, Va. - With the Shenandoah County Fair just weeks away, Oscar-nominated actor and PETA honorary board member James Cromwell sent a letter today to fair manager Dawn Burch, urging her to cancel the annual "pig scramble" event--in which young children are encouraged to grab piglets, tackle them, throw themselves on top of them, and dr more PR

FERRUM, Virginia, July 23 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * Building Southwest Virginia's Next Generation: Ferrum College and Regional Partners Celebrate the Successful Completion of Future Builders Academy Ferrum College, Build Smart Institute, the Franklin County Office of Economic Development, Procon, Inc., and Virginia Housing are celebrating the successful completion of the 2026 Franklin County Future Builders Academy, a two-week summer program introducing high school students to rewarding careers in the skilled trades. more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * CFA Institute Launches Research Series to Help the Investment Profession Navigate AI-driven Structural Change First publication in new series introduces the CFA Institute AI Transition Framework - The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center today launched a new research series exploring the implications of the integration of artificial intelligence on capital markets and th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Groups take first step toward lawsuit against TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site TVA's unlawful actions come after the federal utility reversed its decision to shutter the Kingston coal plant. - KINGSTON, Tenn. -- On Monday, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sent a notice of intent to sue to the Tennessee Valley Authority, warning the more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Industry Testifies Before U.S. International Trade Commission on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood Investigation * On July 16, 2026, U.S. Representative Rudy Yakym (IN-02), Chad Reece, Vice President of Government and Industry Relations at Winnebago Industries, and Jon Wenger, President and CEO of Genesis Products, testified before the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) during the final phase of the antidumping and more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Solar for All Grantees Fight for Return of Funding in Federal Claims Court Nonprofits challenge EPA's illegal termination of grants that would have provided billions in household energy savings across the country - WASHINGTON - Several nonprofit solar grantees have now filed claims against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the Court of Federal Claims, challenging the agency's decision to break grant agreement more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 21 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Spanberger appoints Stacey Brayboy to Radford University Board of Visitors * Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Stacey Y. Brayboy to the Radford University Board of Visitors. Her term began July 1, 2026, and will expire June 30, 2030. Brayboy is a nationally recognized public policy and government affairs executive with more than two decades of experience leading advocacy, public affairs and strategic partnerships across the federal, stat more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Represents Medical Mutual of Ohio in Two Transactions * Horace Mann Educators Corporation has agreed to acquire two businesses from Medical Mutual of Ohio in separate transactions. Horace Mann will acquire the employee assistance provider Employee Services, LLC (ESI) through the acquisition of ESI membership interests, and separately, will acquire an individual supplemental platform through the acquis more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Earns a Best Colleges Award With Four Stars From Money By Amy Jessee The University of Mary Washington has once again been recognized by Money online, earning four stars out of five in the annual "Best Colleges in America" ranking. Now in its 12th year, Money's ranking evaluates more than 700 four-year institutions on 25 metrics tied to value, including graduation rates, net price, student debt and alumni salaries. As Money notes, th more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 23 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Sai Samayamanthula, fourth-year medical student in the School of Medicine and retina specialist Michael Cusick: * * * Q&A: Could your eye exam save more than your sight? By Jane Kelly, jak4g@virginia.edu Research led by a University of Virginia medical student has found a routine health check can flag dangerous high blood pressure in patients who often think they have it under control. Although the study was small more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Removes Court Order Requirement for Adoptees Seeking Original Birth Records Adult adoptees born in Virginia can now request a copy of their original birth certificate without obtaining a court order, following the enactment of House Bill 301, which took effect July 1, 2026. Previously, adoptees were required to secure a court order before accessing their original birth records. Under the new law, they may request a copy by subm more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Interactive 3D models expand veterinary learning Digital technology helps students explore equine anatomy beyond the classroom. By Chase Parker The University Libraries and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine have transformed a collection of horse dental specimens into interactive 3D teaching models that students and anyone interested in equine health can study anytime. Open a cabinet in the veterinary college, and you'll find rows of preser more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture The largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May. By Albert Raboteau When Charles Burchard recruited Salahuddin Choudhury to Virginia Tech, he couldn't offer a fancy office or big budget. Instead, the first dean of what is now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design offered Choudhury something the young architect  more PR