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Preventing Bridge Strikes with Enforcement Campaign
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. This special enforcement and education campaign, “Check Your...

Attorney General Hilgers Leads Coalition to Protect Gas-Powered Vehicles
LINCOLN--Attorney General Mike Hilgers led a coalition of states and corn-grower associations, to support the Trump Administration’s termination of the electric vehicle mandate. The Trump Administration issued a new interpretive rule that...

First Community Bankshares, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results and Quarterly Cash Dividend
BLUEFIELD, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Community Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCBC) (www.firstcommunitybank.com) (the “Company”) today reported its unaudited results of operations and other financial information for the quarter ended...

April Milik of Kinder Haus Child Care Center Inc Shares Guidance on Childcare Program Questions in HelloNation
What should parents ask before choosing a daycare provider? MORGANTOWN, WV, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- What should parents ask before choosing a daycare provider? April Milik of Kinder Haus Child Care Center Inc in...

First Bank Welcomes Chris Layne as Greater Richmond Market Executive
STRASBURG, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Layne as Senior Vice...

Citynet President and CEO Jim Martin Named to the WVU Board of Governors
WV Governor appoints Citynet CEO Jim Martin to WVU Board of Governors, adding broadband and tech expertise to the university’s leadership. BRIDGEPORT, WV, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Citynet is proud to announce that its...

Physician Collaborators Helps Nurse Practitioners Start Solo Telehealth Practices Online
Board-certified physicians provide essential support to independent NPs using platforms like Sesame Care and Headway. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, July 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Growing numbers of nurse practitioners are establishing...

United Flow Technologies Expands National Footprint with Acquisitions of BissNuss and Heyward
Irving, TX, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Flow Technologies (UFT), a leading provider of solutions in the municipal water and wastewater markets and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, today announced the strategic acquisitions of...

Glo Fiber Expands High-Speed Fiber Optic Internet in York County, PA
EDINBURG, Va., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Glo Fiber, powered by Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (“Shentel”) (Nasdaq: SHEN), announced they have reached agreements to deploy fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband services to Hallam...

New Margraff Trail System in Western Maryland Offers Easy, Intermediate, Advanced and Adaptive Options for Hikers and Bikers
July 18, 2025 Officials celebrated the opening of a new mountain bike trail system in Western Maryland on July 18. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Sec. Josh Kurtz cut the ribbon on the newly expanded 10-mile trail system on Friday...

President and CEO of Mon Health System David Goldberg joins Secretary Kris Warner for "Just Three Questions!" to discuss how hospitals are economic drivers fueling our state's economy
Morgantown, W.Va. – Secretary of State Kris Warner took “Just Three Questions!” to Mon Health Medical Center in Morgantown for the tenth episode in the series. President and CEO of Mon Health System (MHS) and Executive Vice President of Vandalia...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

Eagle Americas Corp. Appoints Edgewater Machinery as Agent for Mid-Atlantic Region
Eagle Americas appoints Edgewater Machinery as new agent for the Mid-Atlantic region, expanding fiber laser support and service in six U.S. states. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eagle Americas Corp. announces...

Fontaine Modification Achieves Quality Milestone at Charlotte HQ
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fontaine Modification, North America’s commercial truck modification leader, has earned ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Charlotte, N.C., flagship location. This certification is recognized...

Armstrong urges strong support for transportation infrastructure in testimony to U.S. Senate committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Gov. Kelly Armstrong testified today before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, urging lawmakers to maintain robust funding for transportation infrastructure, provide maximum flexibility for states and...

38 XPO Drivers to Compete at 2025 National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis
GREENWICH, Conn., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced its team of 38 finalists for this year’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) from August...

Workscape Announces Leadership Transition as Founder Dave Sauter Retires
Workscape names Alicia Wolfe as new Head of Sales as founder Dave Sauter retires after 29 years of leadership and industry-shaping innovation. PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Workscape, a regional leader in...

WVDEP Awards $95,800 in FY2024 Grants to Support Watershed Restoration and Education
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) has awarded $95,800 in subgrants to support community-led projects focused on watershed restoration, education, and public outreach. Funded through the federal...

Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks
Press Releases 07/15/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202...

Dozens of U.S. Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Eliminate Certified Artificial Colors from Ice Cream Products by End of 2027
WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For generations, ice cream has been a beloved indulgence woven into American culture, communities, and celebrations. Now, a new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)...