For Immediate Release:  April 2, 2026 Contact:  Kristie Proctor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Center, varuralcenter@vt.edu Richmond, VA  — The Virginia Rural Center proudly announces  the individuals selected for the 2026 cohort of the Virginia Rural Leadership Institute (VRLI), the Commonwealth’s leading leadership development program dedicated to preparing current and emerging leaders from rural communities across Virginia. Now entering its fifth year, VRLI cont