Shenandoah Valley

Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV Broadcasts on Local Television Stations in Richmond-Petersburg, VA

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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All seven of Richmond-Petersburgs full power local television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • All seven of Richmond-Petersburgs full power local television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station, as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Richmond-Petersburg follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

HOME SALES OPEN FOR FIRST-EVER LENNAR NEIGHBORHOOD IN WINCHESTER, VIRGINIA, BRINGING DESIGN, TECHNOLOGY, QUALITY AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER AT SENSENY VILLAGE

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
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Pre-sales for the community are underway now, bringing Lennar to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.

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  • Pre-sales for the community are underway now, bringing Lennar to the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
  • "Model homes for Senseny Village will open in 2023, but we know that demand and interest won't wait," said Lennar Virginia/MD-DC Metro/WV Division President Matt Wineman.
  • Homes at Senseny Village will range from 1,803 to 3,344 square feet, with 3 to 4 bedrooms and 2 to 3.5 baths.
  • The Senseny Village pre-sale Welcome Home Center and sales office is located at 1855 Senseny Road, Winchester, Virginia.

Cana Vineyards Wins 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® with 2019 Unité Reserve

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During the annual celebration held at Main Street Station, Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2022 Virginia Governor's Cup® to Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg for its 2019 Unité Reserve—a signature estate red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The competition received a record-breaking number of entries this year—615 wines from over 100 Virginia wineries.

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  • Cana Vineyards' 2019 Unit Reserve earned the highest average score from a panel of esteemed judges who evaluated the wines based on appearance, aroma, flavor, commercial suitability and overall quality.
  • The 2019 Unit Reserve will be featured alongside 11 other wines in the Virginia Governor's Cup Case, a collection of the competition's 12 highest scoring wines.
  • The Virginia Governor's Cup Case includes a variety of styles and represents three leading wine regions across the Commonwealth: Central Virginia, Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley.
  • The Virginia Wineries Association's Governor's Cup is held in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.

FOR ITS NEXT 50 YEARS, MASSANUTTEN COMMITS TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT OPERATIONS

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Between them, the two arrays are expected to produce more than 354,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) of power annually.

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  • Between them, the two arrays are expected to produce more than 354,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) of power annually.
  • Pending approval by Rockingham County, a third installation will begin service soon: a ground array adjacent to the WaterPark.
  • "Helping Massanutten include solar energy generation in its sustainability vision is an honor," said Ryan McAllister, CEO of Secure Futures.
  • At Massanutten Resort, there is something for everyone, all within reach located just two hours from Washington, D.C., and 50 minutes from the Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.

Virginia Wineries Association Announces Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Regarded as one of the nation's most stringent wine competitions, gold medals have been awarded to 127 wines from 65 Virginia wineries after a series of rigorous blind tastings.

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  • Regarded as one of the nation's most stringent wine competitions, gold medals have been awarded to 127 wines from 65 Virginia wineries after a series of rigorous blind tastings.
  • "The Virginia Wineries Association is thrilled to host the 40th year of the Virginia Governor's Cup," said Virginia Wineries Association President George Hodson.
  • The Virginia Wineries Association's Governor's Cup is held in partnership with the Virginia Wine Board and the Virginia Vineyards Association.
  • For more information about the Virginia Governor's Cup Competition and for a full list of winners, visit: www.virginiawine.org/governors-cup .

Blue Water Continues Rapid Expansion with New Virginia Campground

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Blue Water appreciates the great opportunity to elevate this beloved campground.

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  • Blue Water appreciates the great opportunity to elevate this beloved campground.
  • - Todd Burbage, Blue Water's CEO
    "This 84-acre retreat with approximately 4,000 feet of riverfront along the Shenandoah River is a thrilling new addition to the Blue Water portfolio," said Todd Burbage, Blue Water's CEO.
  • "Blue Water greatly appreciates the opportunity to elevate this beloved campground while retaining the wonderful staff that has made this campground so special," Burbage said.
  • Blue Water looks forward to continuing this rapid growth and portfolio expansion throughout the new year.

Liz Fuchs Joins Organic Chicken Company Farmer Focus as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Farmer Focus , the only 100% organic and Humane Certified chicken company with a mission to promote and protect generational family farms, announces the appointment of Liz Fuchs as Chief People Officer (CPO).

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  • HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Farmer Focus , the only 100% organic and Humane Certified chicken company with a mission to promote and protect generational family farms, announces the appointment of Liz Fuchs as Chief People Officer (CPO).
  • Liz joins Farmer Focus at a key time in our evolution and her experience and proven track record of leading companies through rapid growth will be invaluable to us, said Erik Vaughan, Farmer Focus President and COO.
  • Farmer Focus emphasis on sustainability for family farms, the environment, and food production initially drew me to the organization, said Fuchs.
  • Founded by sixth-generation farmer Corwin Heatwole in 2014, Farmer Focus is the only 100% organic and Humane Certified chicken company with a mission to promote and protect generational family farms.

First National Corporation Announces 17% Increase in Cash Dividend

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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STRASBURG, Va., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First National Corporation (Nasdaq: FXNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on February 9, 2022.

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  • STRASBURG, Va., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of First National Corporation (Nasdaq: FXNC) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share on February 9, 2022.
  • This was a 17% increase compared to the quarterly dividend paid on December 10, 2021.
  • The dividend is payable on March 11, 2022 to shareholders of record as of February 25, 2022.
  • First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) is the parent company and bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907 in Strasburg, Virginia.

InScribe and James Madison University Partner to Create New State-of-the-Art Student Digital Communities

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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JMU's digital communities give their students a place to find help and resources, share insights and ideas, and connect with one another.

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  • JMU's digital communities give their students a place to find help and resources, share insights and ideas, and connect with one another.
  • "We are excited to work with InScribe to boost student engagement in new and meaningful ways.
  • InScribe's platform breaks free from overcrowded inboxes and static one-way communication, to create dynamic learning communities that increase engagement and promote student success.
  • Founded in 1908, James Madison University is a public university located in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley.

Rekor Systems Chosen by City of Winchester, VA to Provide Smart Traffic Analytics

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Thursday, January 6, 2022
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The Rekor One intelligence platform delivers Traffic Management and Public Safety solutions that serve multiple missions for the City of Winchester.

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  • The Rekor One intelligence platform delivers Traffic Management and Public Safety solutions that serve multiple missions for the City of Winchester.
  • Rekor One was chosen for a six-month pilot through a competitive bid process because of its high performance, multiple agency applications, and ability to work with existing infrastructure.
  • It will enable the City to strategically and proactively manage its traffic and improve public safety, simultaneously improving incident management and traffic patterns using real time data, while providing advanced analytics that support green initiatives and other planning functions.
  • It will also provide analytics that allow the City to easily understand the impact of tourism on its infrastructure in finer detail.