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Press Releases
EO Companies to Expand Employer-Led Internships Among Higher Education Students
ABINGDON, Va. — Oct. 23, 2025 —EO Companies (EO) is launching new programming to strengthen employer engagement and expand high-quality paid internship opportunities for higher education students across Central and Southwest Virginia. The program, known as the Innovative Internship Program, is a state-funded initiative designed to help businesses create and launch meaningful internship programs that...
October 23, 2025
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Career Expo gives seventh graders glimpse at possible job paths
“Not all seventh graders know what they want to do when they grow up. But this experience might plant the seeds for when they get...
September 27, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia opens registration for Rural Summit, adds second keynote speaker
September 19, 2022
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September 07, 2022
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Gov. Youngkin to serve as grand marshal of Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway
Travis Staton, president and chief executive officer for United Way of Southwest Virginia will serve as the honorary starter and will wave the green flag...
September 06, 2022
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September 02, 2022
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Nine from Southwest Virginia make Virginia 500 list
Staton is president and CEO of United Way of Southwest Virginia, a position he’s held for the past 10 years. During that time Staton has...
September 02, 2022
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$150,000+ Food City donation pushes Buchanan 2022 Disaster Fund over $500,000
August 15, 2022
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Food City raises more than $153K for flood relief in Buchanan County
Read the full article from WCYB here.
August 15, 2022
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Food City presents $153K in donations to Buchanan County for flood relief
Read the full story from WJHL here.
August 15, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia to help bring GO TEC workforce development program into region
Abingdon, VA (Aug. 11, 2022) - Building upon the success of United Way of Southwest Virginia's (UWSAVA) Ignite youth success and workforce development efforts, UWSWVA...
August 11, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia announces expansion of Buchanan County Long Term Recovery Group
August 10, 2022
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United Way of Southwest Virginia activates new Disaster Relief Funds for Dickenson, Wise counties
August 04, 2022
