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Employment & Layoffs
Williamsburg Health Foundation Announces Promotions And New Staff Members
WILLIAMSBURG—The Williamsburg Health Foundation (WHF) recently announced community partnerships, an extended strategic plan, staff promotions, and new staff members.
“It is a pleasure to celebrate the promotion of two long-time staff and welcome three new employees,” said Deanne Van Hersh,...
WRL Introducing Youth Career Series For Children and Teens This Summer
WILLIAMSBURG-The Williamsburg Regional Library will host a Youth Career Series this summer for children and teens to learn more about jobs. The series will include discussions and hands-on activities.
The series will kick off Wednesday, July 19 from 2pm to...
Virginia Number One In Nation For Customized Workforce Training
RICHMOND-On June 26, it was announced that Virginia is ranked at the top in the nation for Customized Workforce Training in the 19th-annual Business Facilities State Rankings Report, advancing the Virginia Talent Accelerator Program from the second spot in...
Food Lion Honors Two Local Workers For Their Service
WILLIAMSBURG-Two Food Lion workers in Greater Williamsburg were among those who were recently honored for their dedication to the company.
In June, the national grocery store chain honored 328 employees who are celebrating milestones with the company. According to a...
Staffing Issues Continue To Plague Nonprofit Organizations
NEWPORT NEWS – Nonprofit organizations have long struggled with staffing, and the pandemic didn’t help.
According to PB Mares, a CPA and consulting firm, the nonprofit sector lost 13.2 percent of its workforce in the first three months of the...
Two Promoted Within Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer
NEWPORT NEWS-Cushman & Wakefield/Thalhimer announced on June 16 the promotions of two employees in commercial property services.
Juliana J. Corbett has been promoted from portfolio manager to senior portfolio manager. Corbett joined Thalhimer’s Newport News office as a portfolio manager...
Gloucester County Public Schools Names Interim Superintendent
GLOUCESTER-A new interim superintendent has been announced for Gloucester County Public Schools.
Bryan Hartley, director of operations for the school division, has been selected as acting superintendent effective July 1. He was appointed following a special closed session of the...
Commonwealth Catholic Charities Hosting Employment And Resource Fair June 29
NEWPORT NEWS-Commonwealth Catholic Charities will host an employment and resource fair on Thursday, June 29. The event will take place from 10:30am to 2:30pm at Brittingham-Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr. in Newport News.
Among those participating in the job...
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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities
HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history, archeology, or marine science classes.
However,...
Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener
WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child.
“I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said. “I started gardening with my...
Cups And Claws Café Celebrating One-Year Anniversary
NEWPORT NEWS—On August 5, 2023, Cups and Claws Cafe, a cat café that offers coffee, fresh baked snacks, and an opportunity to socialize with cats that roam the space,...