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Unison’s RCM&D Acquires Virginia Benefits Firm MillenGroup
Maryland-based insurance, benefits and risk management firm RCM&D announced the acquisition of MillenGroup, a Richmond, Virginia-based benefits advisory firm. Laura Millen, founder and senior managing partner, and John Millen, co-founder and managing partner, will join RCM&D’s employee benefits leadership team in Richmond, according to the announcement. RCM&D is a...
Overdose deaths from opioids declining in Virginia, advocates say more work still needs to be done
According to the most recent data from the Virginia Department of Health, synthetic opioid-related deaths, which include deaths caused by fentanyl, decreased from over 2,000 in 2021 to under 1,800 in 2023.
Virginia Board of Education approves changes to accreditation, accountability systems
The Virginia Board of Education on Wednesday approved the final touches on the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act plan, designed to address concerns with how schools were rated and student performance was measured to determine better how to direct state resources. During the special meeting in Richmond, the board approved Virginia’s ESSA plan, readiness weighting […]
WATCH: Storms roll through DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Heavy storms brought bouts of rain, lightning and hail as it began rolling through the D.C. area on Thursday night. Here’s what some DC News Now viewers captured in their neighborhoods: Lightning striking near Colgan High School in Prince William County, Va. — Hail in Boyds, Md. — Golfball-sized hail […]
Virginia Launches New Enhanced 2024 Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
Virginia has launched a new enhanced 2024 DUI enforcement and public education campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Governor Glenn Youngkin kicked off the campaign alongside law enforcement, medical professionals, and EMS responders who work tirelessly day and night to save lives from the dangers of drinking and driving. The campaign is in its […]
Baby Kylie thriving back home in Virginia after rare double-lung transplant
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - After undergoing a rare double-lung transplant in Texas, a Central Virginia baby is finally back home and thriving. At 10 months old, Kylie Overfield-Haddix has a new lease on life, able to bounce and blow bubbles like any other normal baby. Only, she’s far from ordinary....
Abingdon is hoping to avoid a slow start with a senior-laden team
Abingdon, VA — Our high school football preview continues tonight in Southwest Virginia with a look at the Abingdon Falcons. Last season under Garrett Amburgey the Falcons finished (6-5) on the season and 4-2 in the Mountain 7 district…The Falcons return 20 seniors and 16 starters, but maybe none more promising than quarterback Isaac Brooks […]
Community Heroes: Zac Holt provides opportunity for sobriety
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — This week’s community hero is changing lives, starting with those who are down on their luck and battling addiction. Zac Holt brings a message of hope and love to those in desperate need. As Founding Pastor and Director of Bristol Lifestyle Recovery, Zac Holt helps men who often times are at […]
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