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First National Corporation to Acquire Touchstone Bankshares, Inc.

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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STRASBURG, Va. and PRINCE GEORGE, Va., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (“First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC) and Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. (“Touchstone”) (OTCPK: TSBA) announced today they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for First National to acquire Touchstone in an all-stock transaction.

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  • STRASBURG, Va. and PRINCE GEORGE, Va., March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (“First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC) and Touchstone Bankshares, Inc. (“Touchstone”) (OTCPK: TSBA) announced today they have entered into a definitive merger agreement for First National to acquire Touchstone in an all-stock transaction.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Touchstone shareholders will receive 0.8122 shares of First National stock for each share of Touchstone stock.
  • First National and First Bank will appoint three Touchstone directors to join the existing nine legacy directors on each respective Board.
  • Hovde Group, LLC served as financial advisor and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP provided legal counsel to First National.

Apellis Pharmaceuticals Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Cost of sales was $19.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.

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  • Cost of sales was $19.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, respectively.
  • R&D expenses were $69.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $99.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • G&A expenses were $141.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $84.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Apellis will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and year end 2023 financial results and business highlights today, February 27, 2024, at 8:30 a.m.

Prince George School Fair's on a Mission to Help Families Find, Evaluate, and Choose Great Schools

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Saturday, January 20, 2024
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Md., Jan. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A school fair highlighting local public, private, and extracurricular learning options returns to Prince George County this Sunday, Jan. 28. Join Prince George families for a day of kid-friendly fun, parent workshops, and free food. 

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  • Join Prince George families for a day of kid-friendly fun, parent workshops, and free food.
  • Hosted by Prince George Parents Alliance for Educational Options and the Black Student Fund, the free school fair will take place 2-5 p.m. at Bishop McNamara High School and feature booths from more than 40 local school options.
  • Workshops will engage parents and guardians on subjects such as "Paying for Independent School Education" while children enjoy a DJ, face painting, and additional fun.
  • "This in person and virtual event will provide Maryland families with information that makes school choice a reality," said Leroy Nesbitt of the Black Student Fund.

Trigon Pacific Terminals initiates regulatory review for planned Canadian LPG export project

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - As a critical step in securing the necessary project approvals, Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon) has completed the Project Description for its proposed Trigon Pacific LPG Project and submitted it to the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

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  • PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Jan. 10, 2024 /CNW/ - As a critical step in securing the necessary project approvals, Trigon Pacific Terminals Ltd. (Trigon) has completed the Project Description for its proposed Trigon Pacific LPG Project and submitted it to the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
  • Trigon Pacific Terminals completes Project Description for proposed LPG project, initiating regulatory review process.
  • "The Trigon LPG project is about opening up Canada's northwestern export trade corridor, and providing jobs and economic opportunity for a region that is often left behind," said Rob Booker, CEO of Trigon.
  • Trigon Pacific Terminals Limited is a multi-commodity bulk and liquefied gas export terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert.

EMPAVELI® (pegcetacoplan) Provided Long-Term Control of PNH in New Data Presented at ASH Annual Meeting

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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The data were reported during an oral presentation at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.

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  • The data were reported during an oral presentation at the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting.
  • After starting treatment with EMPAVELI, key markers of disease rapidly improved and were sustained in both treatment-naïve patients and patients previously treated with eculizumab.
  • Improvements in hemoglobin reached normal or near-normal levels, and mean lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) was maintained below the upper limit of normal.
  • “By achieving and maintaining normal clinical measures over time, EMPAVELI has the potential to elevate the standard of care for all adults with PNH."

Ksi Lisims Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) project in Prince Rupert Unapproved On Lax Kw’alaams Traditional Territory

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Friday, November 17, 2023
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PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Mayor Garry Reece on behalf of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation wishes to make a public statement regarding the Ksi Lisims LNG project (the “Project”), a proposed initiative on Pearse Island within Lax Kw’alaams’ traditional territory.

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  • PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Mayor Garry Reece on behalf of the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation wishes to make a public statement regarding the Ksi Lisims LNG project (the “Project”), a proposed initiative on Pearse Island within Lax Kw’alaams’ traditional territory.
  • Mayor Garry Reece wishes to emphasize that the neither the Lax Kw’alaams Council nor the Nine Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams have approved or consented to the Project, and therefore it cannot proceed on Lax Kw’alaams’ traditional territory.
  • Following a public information event led by the Nisga’a Nation on November 8, 2023, and the examination of notes prepared for the update on the Project, Lax Kw’alaams remains steadfast in our opposition to the Project proceeding within our traditional territory.
  • We hold the belief that any development or initiative within our traditional territory must align with our values and respect our heritage.

Public Forums Scheduled in Calvert County to Obtain Community Feedback on The Future of The Thomas Johnson Bridge and Potential Replacement

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As follow-up to United Bridge Partners' presentation before the Commissioners of Calvert County on June 27, where it demonstrated its track record of previously deploying over $900 million across five states, and rebuilding, and operating six bridges in need that were perpetually unfunded, and how it could deliver a similar solution for the Thomas Johnson Bridge, the company is hosting public forums to hear directly from the community.

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  • Private bridge operating company to discuss its plan to fund with 100% equity upfront, build on a 3-year construction schedule, and operate a new bridge.
  • The company is hosting four meetings in the county where it will present, provide two-minute timeslots for direct public comment and questions, and offer a survey.
  • The meetings in the county, covering each district, will result in a report to be presented to the County Commission.
  • The meetings will take place from 7-8pm at the following times and locations:
    Tuesday, September 19 – Harriet E. Brown Community Center
    Wednesday, September 27 – Southern Community Center, Lusby

Biglake Festival Launches 2023 Summer Series: Roots, in Prince Edward County

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Ontario, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biglake Festival announces its return to the summer festival scene with its 2023 series: Roots, celebrating all the things that ground us, nourish us, and make us who we are.

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  • PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY, Ontario, May 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biglake Festival announces its return to the summer festival scene with its 2023 series: Roots, celebrating all the things that ground us, nourish us, and make us who we are.
  • Biglake Festival takes place August 18-26, 2023 across Prince Edward County.
  • “We are delighted to bring another season of Biglake Festival magic to the County” said Elissa Lee, co-founder of Biglake Arts.
  • The Grange of Prince Edward Winery (990 Closson Rd, Hillier)
    Parsons Brewing Company (876 County Rd 49, Picton)
    Wellington Music Hall (42 West Street, Wellington)

Mistawasis Nêhiyawak Launches New Mobile App to Connect with Members Across Canada

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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“It will enable us to communicate more effectively and connect with members in a way that's convenient and accessible."

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  • “It will enable us to communicate more effectively and connect with members in a way that's convenient and accessible."
  • The Mistawasis Nêhiyawak App is available for download on the App Store and Google Play Store .
  • The official Mistawasis Nêhiyawak app runs on Communikit , a unique mobile app platform designed specifically for Indigenous communities and organizations to communicate with their members, staff, and the public across Canada and the world.
  • This innovative app is the latest development from Mistawasis, who first saw success using an app to revitalize language in school.

Prince George County Families Meet Independent Schools at School Choice Fair

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Md., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Families are invited to explore more than 40 independent school options at Prince George County's first School Choice Week fair on Saturday, Jan. 21. The inaugural event will be jam-packed with resources and fun, from workshops for parents on admissions and financial aid to face painting and a STEM Carnival for children.

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  • Private school fair to feature STEM carnival, workshops for families
    PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Md., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Families are invited to explore more than 40 independent school options at Prince George County's first School Choice Week fair on Saturday, Jan. 21.
  • Hosted by the Black Student Fund and Prince George Parents Alliance for Educational Options, the free fair takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bishop McNamara High School.
  • Families will have an opportunity to speak with school representatives, network, and learn about K-12 education options in a positive, supportive environment.
  • The fair is planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week (Jan. 22-28, 2023), which will feature tens of thousands of school choice celebrations across all 50 states.