ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 24 -- AeroVironment issued the following news release: AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company's commitment to advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities to increase effectiveness of autonomous systems and reduce operator burdens. ARK and AVACORE bring AV's accelerated autonomy to fielded assets such as Puma(TM) 3 AE and Puma(TM) LE, in addition to future autonomous systems. ARK is a q  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 25 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: The City of Alexandria's Department of Transportation & Environmental Services is seeking community feedback on preliminary recommendations for improving safety, mobility and accessibility on Eisenhower Avenue. In partnership with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the project will evaluate transportation needs and opportunities along the Eisenhower corridor. We encourage respondents to w  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 25 -- Radford University issued the following news release: Radford University is proud to announce the distinguished keynote speakers for its upcoming Spring Commencement ceremonies, scheduled for May 3 and 4, 2024. This year's commencement speakers represent excellence as alumni, embodying leadership, service, philanthropy and accomplishment. Mark Pace '92 will deliver the keynote address at the university's undergraduate ceremony. Amanda Cox, MBA '21, will deliver t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: McGuireWoods Richmond associate Katherine Lehnen will join Capital One in May 2024 as a "Flexpert" attorney in the legal department's rotational program. In her new position, she will have the opportunity to rotate through several practice areas such as litigation, transactions, regulatory advisory, cyber and technology, and fintech. The Flexpert position provides a unique opportunity to apply and expan  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 25 -- Radford University issued the following news release: United States Sen. Mark Warner hosted members of the Radford University community, local elected officials and regional business leaders for a luncheon and discussion of economic development, infrastructure, community partnerships and entrepreneurship in the New River Valley at The Highlander Hotel Radford on Monday, April 22. An audience of more than 70 people heard updates from Warner about relevant domestic  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and the digital economy rapidly grow, data centers are increasingly critical yet challenging to implement. Real estate partner Jack Creedon told The Deal that, "the grid can't support the amount of energy that these data centers will require." He noted that key markets such as Northern Virginia, Atlanta and Dallas are facing power constraints. "The transition   more

TYSONS, Virginia, April 25 -- TEGNA, a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Shareholders of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today overwhelmingly approved the re-election of nine Board members and an advisory resolution on the compensation of the company's named executive officers. TEGNA shareholders re-elected Board Chairman Howard D. Elias, president and CEO Dave Lougee, Gina L. Bianchini, Stuart J. Epstein, Karen H. Grimes, Sco  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 24 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The City of Alexandria will present preferred design options for the Mount Vernon Avenue North Complete Streets Project at the Traffic and Parking Board's April 29 Public Hearing. The recommendations were developed after years of engagement with neighborhood residents and adjacent property owners on mobility, safety, and access issues along the corridor. Changes are proposed at the inte  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that Virginia has received a payment of $122.5 million from the major tobacco companies, including Philip Morris USA Inc, R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Scandinavian Tobacco Group Lane, and ITG Brands LLC, as a result of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement was finalized in 1998  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 25 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: The Virginia Board of Education recently concluded a series of fifteen in-person and virtual Listening Sessions throughout the Commonwealth providing over 800 parents, educators, and community members an opportunity to comment on the development of Virginia's school performance and support framework. The new framework is designed to provide greater transparency and awareness of school perform  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 23 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: A Virginia state project to acquire 1,900 acres of contiguous forest in Suffolk for biodiversity conservation and future public access will receive a $5.6 million federal grant. Officials from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration today announced a total of $123 million in recommended habitat protection and restoration awards, in partnership with state coastal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 24 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the appointment of Dale Farino as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC), effective April 29, 2024. Currently serving as the Vice-Chair of the ABC Board, Mr. Farino brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record from his extensive career in the beverage industry, including signif  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, April 25 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Cotton Puryear, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Maj. Gen. Lapthe Flora celebrated more than 36 years of military service with family, friends and fellow service members at a retirement ceremony April 12, 2024, at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. James W. Ring, the Adjutant General of Virginia, presided over the ceremony. "What a privilege and pleasure it is for al  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 25 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news release: The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission is accepting applications for the Mental Health Loan Repayment Program, which provides loan repayment for licensed mental health professionals practicing in underserved communities in West Virginia. "Mental health providers across our state provide a truly invaluable service to West Virginians living in underserved a  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 25 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following commentary on April 24, 2024: * * * Know Your 'Trusted Sources' for Election Information in West Virginia With a divided electorate that has been galvanized by the policy issues facing the nation since 2020, many passionate Americans have taken a newfound interest in voting information and the mechanics of election administration. To protect the bedrock of our democracy - the voters - it i  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, April 25 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Two West Virginia Wesleyan College students Tyriek Crutchfield '25, of Lanham, Maryland, and Elisha Taylor '26, of Ridgeley, West Virginia, advanced to the finals of the West Virginia Innovation and Business Model Competition held on Tuesday, April 9. The Encova Auditorium in the Brad D. Smith Center for Business and Innovation played host to the Finals of the sixth installment of  more