WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Settlement marks OCR's 3rd enforcement action in OCR's Risk Analysis Initiative Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $90,000 settlement with Virtual Private Network Solutions, LLC (VPN Solutions), a Virginia business associate that provides data hosting and cloud services to covered entities (health plans, health care clea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - It's January 2025, and a new year has begun. It's a time of new beginnings and new resolutions. How about resolving to test your home for radon? The Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has chosen the last week of January as  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: A Virginia man and former business owner pleaded guilty yesterday to not accounting for and paying employment taxes to the IRS. According to court documents and statements made in court, Richard E. Moore, of Augusta County, was the executive vice president and part owner of Nexus Services Inc., a Verona-based company that offered bond securitization and other services to immigrants detained   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has released its 2025 supervisory priorities, focusing on areas posing the highest risk to credit unions and their members. Key Concerns: * Credit Risk: Rising loan delinquencies, particularly in credit cards and used auto loans, are a major concern. The NCUA will scrutinize lending practices, collection efforts, and allowance for loan losses. * Balance Sheet Management: The impact of rising interest rates on cred  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Community partners are invited to participate in the appeal and comment period. The 90-day appeal period began on Oct. 23, 2024, and it will remain open until Jan. 21, 2025. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA o  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC) with healthcare fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States and interference with government functions. As alleged in the indictment, CRMC, formerly known as Chesapeake Regional Hospital, granted privileges to Javaid Perwaiz from 1984 until h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: News Release CHARLESTON, W.Va. Due to continued inclement weather, the West Virginia-FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Bluefield will remain closed Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025. On Thursday, Jan. 9, the DRC will open at 8 a.m. Additional changes based on weather conditions may occur. Please check FEMA's DRC locator at fema.gov/drc for up-to-date information.   more

BECKLEY, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: Devin I. Cresce, 28, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on or about July 13, 2023, Cresce sold approximately 53 grams of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in exchange for $500 whil  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2025: * * * Defendant was a Fugitive, Apprehended Overseas and Extradited to the U.S. * * * Dr. Alexander V. Otellin, 57, formerly of Charleston, was sentenced today to three years in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for the unlawful distribution of oxycodone. According to court documents and statements made   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2025: Joseph Daniel Skeens, 35, of St. Albans, was sentenced today to seven years and three months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on November 17, 2023, Skeens sold approximately 2.5 grams of methamphetamine to a   more