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ASAP Semiconductor approved as Northrop Grumman supplier
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ASAP Semiconductor said Aug. 10, 2026, that Northrop Grumman has approved it as a supplier, expanding the California distributor’s defense-sector reach.
Paragon Home Care highlights 24-hour home care options in McLean
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Paragon Home Care says families in McLean and Northern Virginia can access hourly and live-in care for older adults who want to stay at home.
Data center insulation market seen reaching $1.6 billion by 2033
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The global data center insulation market is forecast to nearly triple from 2026 to 2033 as AI, hyperscale and cloud buildouts increase cooling and energy-efficiency demands.
REC teams with Virtual Peaker on smart-device grid program
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Rappahannock Electric Cooperative is partnering with Virtual Peaker to let members enroll smart thermostats, batteries, EV chargers and electric vehicles in a demand-response program.
Robbie Rosen and Interstate Snake drop horror-tinged basketball video for Bring The Madness
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Robbie Rosen and Interstate Snake have released the video for “Bring The Madness,” a track CBS Sports already used during March Madness coverage.
Southern Professionals says value channel is winning as shoppers trade down
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Southern Professionals says roughly 75% of U.S. households are trading down as inflation eases but prices stay elevated, pushing more traffic to Walmart, Sam’s Club and discount chains.
Nicholls sets August 4 auction for former Etlan church property in Madison County
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Nicholls Auction Marketing Group will close online bidding Aug. 4 on a 3,548-square-foot former church building on nearly 1 acre in Madison County, Virginia.
Ipsun Solar and Green Rack Solar earn top ranks in 2026 Solar Power World list
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Civic Renewables said two of its operating companies, Green Rack Solar and Ipsun Solar, landed national recognition in Solar Power World’s 2026 Top Solar Contractors List. The rankings underscore growth in local solar markets and Civic Renewables’…
Space Force Association shows first NSpC pilot to Space Force leaders
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The Space Force Association and its National Spacepower Center consortium briefed senior U.S. Space Force leaders on a first integrated pilot demonstration on July 21 in Arlington, Virginia.
Reliable Tank Line picks Gravitate for dispatch and payroll modernization
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Reliable Tank Line has chosen Gravitate Supply and Dispatch to replace its legacy transportation system and automate fuel dispatch, payroll and billing.
ATELIC AI names Brian Haug global chief revenue officer
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ATELIC AI has appointed Brian Haug as global chief revenue officer to help scale sales and revenue as the Dubai-based industrial AI firm expands across the Americas, Europe and the GCC. The move comes as ATELIC pushes its flagship Knowledge System…
Hope George lands cover feature in Richmond Real Producers
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Dr. Hope George, a Richmond-area real estate broker and team leader with Real Broker LLC, is featured on the August 2026 cover of Richmond Real Producers.
Thrive Financial closes Series A backed by Flintlock Capital and Citi SPRINT
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Thrive Financial said August 6, 2026, that it has completed a Series A financing round led by Flintlock Capital with participation from 1st & Main Growth Partners and Citi SPRINT. The Richmond-based fintech plans to use the funding to expand its…
Dr. James Davenport carries forward VSU’s physics legacy
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Virginia State University is highlighting Dr. James Davenport as a central figure in its century-old physics tradition, linking his four decades of teaching and mentorship to the careers of Herman Branson and James H. Stith.
Crittora pushes mortgage lenders to prove AI controls, not just write policies
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Crittora launched a mortgage AI governance campaign on Aug. 7, 2026, as Fannie Mae’s new AI/ML governance requirements took effect for covered lenders and servicers.
Go Buzzaar launches Partner Central and wholesale tools for North American diaspora commerce
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Go Buzzaar Marketplace has launched Partner Central and a wholesale feature aimed at helping global vendors sell to more than 11.5 million diaspora consumers across the U.S. and Canada.
Brian Pulis releases near-future techno-thriller Carbon
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Brian Pulis has released Carbon, a standalone techno-thriller set in a corporate dystopia where artificial intelligence, surveillance and private power collide.
Odenton mortgage advisor marks 20 years and 1,000+ Maryland home loans
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John Shea, a senior mortgage advisor with Bay Capital Mortgage in Odenton, says he has helped more than 1,000 Maryland families buy or refinance homes since 2006 and originated more than $400 million in loans.
BLM Sports puts nearly $200,000 into nonprofits and HBCU athletics
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BLM Sports has committed nearly $200,000 to nonprofits, HBCU athletic programs and community initiatives nationwide.
Kimberly Norman-Rosedam leads Guilford building enforcement and accessibility work
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Kimberly Norman-Rosedam, the Chief Building Official and ADA Coordinator for Guilford, Connecticut, is being spotlighted for her work on public safety, accessibility, and code enforcement.
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