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VADOC Announces Expansion of Innovative Virginia Model Facilities
Agency News Agency News August 01, 2025 RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Chad Dotson today announced that the VADOC’s innovative and effective Virginia Model is expanding from Lawrenceville Correctional...

VEDP Announces $40 Million in Virginia Business Ready Sites Program Grants
RICHMOND — Governor Glenn Youngkin today awarded a total of $40 million in 13 Virginia Business Ready Sites Program development grants across the Commonwealth. “The Virginia Business Ready Sites Program is proving to be a game changer for our...

ESO Solutions Expands Partnership with Commonwealth of Virginia to Advance EMS and Trauma Data Repository Systems
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESO, a leading data services and software provider for EMS, fire departments, hospitals, and government agencies, today announced their continued partnership with the Commonwealth of Virginia. The...

Virginia Nonprofit Launches AI-Powered Vertical Farming to Combat Urban Food Deserts
The Aurora’s Embrace introduces smart aeroponic grow towers in Prince William County to address local food insecurity. VA, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A pioneering food justice initiative has taken root in Northern...

Computer Recycling Brings Fully Compliant Electronics Recycling Services to New York City Businesses
With over two decades of electronics recycling, you can rest assured knowing that your e-waste will be properly recycled. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Computer Recycling, a trusted provider of secure and...

Computer Recycling Continues Electronics Recycling Services for Mahwah, New Jersey
Businesses within Mahwah, New Jersey have a hassle-free method for properly disposing of their e-waste in full compliance with regulations. MAHWAH, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Computer Recycling, a leading provider of...

Comstock to Host Second Quarter 2025 Earnings and Business Update Webinar
VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE) (“Comstock” and the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company’s Executive Chairman & CEO, Corrado De Gasperis, and CFO, Judd Merrill will be providing an...

2020 Driving School Expands Services with Private Driving Lessons for Adults Driver Improvement Courses Across Virginia
2020 Driving School in Fredericksburg, VA, now offers private driving lessons for adults and DMV-approved driver improvement courses in Virginia. FREDERICKSBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, July 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fredericksburg, VA In...

Cutting through the canopy: a smarter way to measure soil moisture via CYGNSS
FAYETTEVILLE, GA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new method harnessing the Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System (CYGNSS) satellite constellation significantly improves the accuracy of soil moisture retrieval by...

ORBCOMM Inc. Establishes Global Headquarters in Northern Virginia
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that ORBCOMM Inc., a global leader in industrial IoT solutions, will establish its global headquarters in Sterling, Virginia, investing up to $3 million into skilled job creation and expanding...

SAIC Announces Government Risk Reduction Effort Offering for No-Fail Mission Environments with ServiceNow
RESTON, Va., July 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) announced a strategic collaboration with ServiceNow for a new government risk reduction effort (RRE) offering for mission operations. The new...

Shenandoah Telecommunications Company Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
EDINBURG, Va., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SHEN) announced second quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Second Quarter 2025 Highlights Glo Fiber Expansion...

EarthOptics™ Surpasses 5 Million Acres Mapped, Solidifies Position as Global Leader In Soil Measurement
MINNEAPOLIS, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EarthOptics, the leading soil data and measurement platform, has now mapped over five million acres of farmland and rangeland across its agronomic and sustainability business lines. This milestone...

Pest Control Professionals Warn of Increased Rodent Activity Across Hampton Roads This Summer
Rodent infestations such as rats and mice are on the rise in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Newport News and surrounding cities. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Universal Pest & Termite Warns of Increased...

State certifies two new species state records for rare Channel Scabbardfish and Spinycheek Scorpionfish
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Marine Fisheries recently established new a state record for the rarely encountered and deep-dwelling Channel Scabbardfish (Evoxymetopon taeniatus) and a Spinycheek Scorpionfish...

HII Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) today reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. Highlights Second quarter revenues were $3.1 billion Second quarter net earnings were $152 million or $3.86 diluted...

Gov. Kemp Announces 114 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions
GEORGIA, July 31 - Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 114 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Georgia Composite Medical Board Srenni Gangasani and David Retterbush were...

NMI Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NMI Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMIH) today reported net income of $96.2 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to $102.6 million, or $1.28 per...

U.S. Navy Awards $202 Million Contract to SAIC to Continue Advancing Fleet Deployment Training Program
RESTON, Va., July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Science Applications International Corp. (NASDAQ: SAIC) has been awarded a $202 million contract to provide an extensive range of training solutions for the U.S. Navy, including modernized virtual and...

The Gardner School of Warrenville Earns Prestigious NAEYC Accreditation for Exceptional Early Childhood Education
Chicago, IL, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gardner School of Warrenville has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), an esteemed distinction granted to top-tier early childhood...