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McAuliffe to lead marketing mission, attend RSA Cyber Conference 2016
Governor Terry McAuliffe and officials from his administration departed for a marketing mission to San Francisco to attend RSA Conference 2016.
Shift Technologies to invest $20 million in first East Coast operation
San Francisco-based Shift Technologies will invest $20 million to establish its first East Coast operation in Arlington County.
San Francisco Giants starter Matt Cain to get rehab start in Richmond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, announced that Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain will make a rehabilitation start for the Squirrels at The Diamond on Tuesday, June 9th against the Portland Sea Dogs.
Hall of Famer Gaylord Perry headlines Richmond Flying Squirrels Hot Stove Banquet
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that Hall of Fame pitcher and 314-game winner Gaylord Perry will headline the fifth annual Charity Hot Stove Banquet on Wednesday, January 21 at VCU’s Stuart C. Siegel Center.
Virginia companies exhibiting at Fancy Food Show in San Francisco
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is hosting a Virginia Pavilion at the Winter Fancy Food Show, January 11-13, 2015, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California.
Richmond Flying Squirrels unveil 2015 coaching staff
The 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants have announced the 2015 Field Staff for their Double-A affiliate, the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Taking control as the new Manager is Jose Alguacil, replacing Russ Morman after a successful campaign for the Squirrels last year.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Monday. The Redskins (3-8) play at the Indianapolis Colts (7-4) on Sunday.
Next man up: We just witnessed the end of the RG3 era with the Redskins
It ends on a sack. Robert Griffin III lost a fumble on a third-down sack by San Francisco linebacker Ahmad Brooks in the final minute of the Washington Redskins 17-13 loss on Sunday.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Thursday. The Redskins (3-7) play the San Francisco 49ers (6-4) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m.
Not sure why UVA schedules South Carolina State
South Carolina State might have felt like John Paul Jones was home, considering, The Bulldogs opened the 2014-2015 season on the Left Coast with big losses at Pac-12 member Washington and then at San Francisco.
Press Conference: Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden
Washington Redskins coach Jay Gruden talks with reporters on Monday.
Wayne Theatre Alliance presents Heifetz on Tour
The Wayne Theatre Alliance will join forces with the Heifetz International Institute to present a concert by Heifetz on Tour musicians at the Main Street United Methodist Church.
Richmond Flying Squirrels announce Diamond upgrades, 2015 ticket structure
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the 2014 World Series Champion San Francisco Giants, are proud to announce three new renovation projects to enhance fan experience at The Diamond.
VCU School of Engineering to host hackathon
VCU is hosting its first hackathon, in which 200 students from VCU and a number of other schools will spend 24 hours developing software and hardware applications.
Richmond Flying Squirrels extend broadcast partnership with Fox Sports 910
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce a three-year extension to their partnership with IHeartMedia, Inc.
Ten-day village building convergence rocks small town Sebastopol
Participants in the ambitious ten-day Sebastopol Village Building Convergence (VBC) painted murals on streets in this small Northern California town and filled the Grange Hall, the Permaculture Skills Center.
Richmond Flying Squirrels, San Francisco Giants extend partnership
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with their parent affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, have announced a two-year extension to the player development contract (PDC) between the two organizations.
Earth Talk: Top U.S. eco-travel destinations
Where are some good eco-travel destinations right here in the continental U.S. that I can consider for a family vacation?
UVA alum Jarrett Parker called up to MLB’s San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants have announced that they have purchased the contracts of INF Matt Duffy and OF Jarrett Parker. The two will join the team in Flushing, NY, for their series against the New York Mets.
UVA alum Morgan Moses at Richmond Flying Squirrels game Tuesday
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants are pleased to announce that Washington Redskins offensive lineman and Richmond native Morgan Moses will throw out the first pitch before the Squirrels game on Tuesday, July 28 at The Diamond.
Mariners’ Museum receives key components from Oracle’s America’s Cup winner
The Mariners’ Museum has received a donation of key components from the 2013 America’s Cup-winning Oracle Team USA catamaran.
Redskins sign Jerry Rice Jr. to free agent deal
The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed college free agent wide receiver Jerry Rice Jr. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Virginia selected for school broadband pricing project
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced today that Virginia has been selected to participate in a pilot project to help school divisions lower the cost of high-speed Internet access and increase digital learning opportunities for students.
Final tally: ACC has 42 players chosen In the 2014 NFL Draft
The Atlantic Coast Conference had a total of 42 players selected in the 2014 National Football League Draft , including 27 ACC players drafted on Saturday at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
ACC has 10 players selected on Day 2 of 2014 NFL Draft
The ACC had 10 players selected on the second day in the second and third rounds of the 2014 National Football League Draft Friday night at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Richmond Flying Squirrels announces changes to promotional calendar
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, have announce two changes to the 2014 promotional calendar.
Seahawks’ Michael Robinson to throw out first pitch at Richmond home opener
The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, announced that Richmond native and Seattle Seahawks fullback Michael Robinson will participate in the Flying Squirrels fifth season Opening Night festivities on Thursday, April 10 at The Diamond.
Brian Bocock, Daniel Bowman in MLB spring training
Local baseball standouts Brian Bocock and Daniel Bowman will be in major league camps in spring training trying to land spots in The Show.
Video: We’ve seen Ahmad Brooks do this before
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Ahmad Brooks made this leap of faith in the Niners’ 23-10 win over the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs on Sunday. It seemed like we’d seen Brooks do this before, and we had. This clip is from the 2004 Virginia-Virginia Tech game, and shows Brooks leaping over the line to sack Tech QB Bryan Randall.
Virginia companies exhibiting at Fancy Food Show in San Francisco
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is hosting a Virginia Pavilion at the Winter Fancy Food Show, Jan. 19-21, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
NFL Playoffs: Divisional Playoff Preview
Four down, seven more to go, as the 2014 Super Bowl Tournament shifts from the Wild Card to Divisional Round. Four teams rested this weekend, and enjoy home-field advantage next weekend. How much of a difference does the rest and home cookin’ make?
WWE Video: Ric Flair inspires the San Francisco 49ers
[embedplusvideo height=”400″ width=”600″ editlink=”http://bit.ly/19KXbLF” standard=”http://www.youtube.com/v/oviTQ-4hJTY?fs=1″ vars=”ytid=oviTQ-4hJTY&width=600&height=400&start=&stop=&rs=w&hd=0&autoplay=0&react=1&chapters=¬es=” id=”ep5118″ /] Footage from a pregame pep talk from WWE legend Nature Boy Ric Flair to help the San Francisco 49ers get ready for their NFL playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.
Russ Morman named manager of Richmond Squirrels
The San Francisco Giants have announced the 2014 field staff for their Double-A affiliate, the Richmond Flying Squirrels. Russ Morman, who previously served as hitting coach in Richmond, will take over as manager. He will become the third manager in Richmond franchise history (Andy Skeels, Dave Machemer).
Earth Talk: Ocean sprawl
We are all familiar by now with “urban sprawl”—the uncontrolled spread of urban development into areas beyond the city. But environmentalists warn that the next frontier in sprawl is ocean sprawl, where the proliferation of fishing, shipping, tourism, resource extraction, energy development, military exercises and other human activity has begun to call into question just how vast our oceans really are.
NFL playoff field set: Who’s in, and who will advance?
The Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Carolina Panthers clinched division titles, and the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers earned wild-card playoff berths on a thrilling final Sunday in the NFL.
Earth Talk: Reducing Waste in Retail Store Operations
Waste is an issue for all retail operations, given the need to take in and unpack large numbers of individual items and then display and package them up in a way that customers will appreciate.
George Verghese joins Augusta Health Pulmonology
George Verghese, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist, has joined the Augusta Health Pulmonology office in Fishersville.
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