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Nexus founder arrested for new financial crimes ahead of Augusta County trial

Ahead of a long-awaited financial exploitation trial that's slated to begin next week, the founder of the company Nexus, formerly based in Verona, was arrested for allegedly running up debt in the name of another young man previously in his care. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. Michael Donovan and Richard...

Augusta County, VA · 26d
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Saving on Utilities

District Of Columbia · 23d

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Virginia awarded up to $50 million in federal funds for energy project

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia has been awarded a federal grant worth up to $50 million to improve transmission lines in the central part of the state, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced Friday. The grant is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s SPARK initiative to improve transmission...

Virginia · 26d
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‘Deeply skeptical’: Spanberger says Dominion-NextEra merger should be rejected without extensive guardrails in place

Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) says Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy should not be allowed to merge unless their deal includes extensive protections for Virginia families.

Virginia · 23d

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Augusta Health acquires Harrisonburg Family Practice

Augusta Health finalized its acquisition of Harrisonburg Family Practice, a seven-physician primary care practice that has served the Harrisonburg community for 50 years. According to Augusta Health, the acquisition expands its primary care presence in Harrisonburg and builds on its efforts to serve patients throughout the region. The move marks the health system's latest expansion in Harrisonburg, following its 2024 acquisition of Rockingham Family Physicians. Founded by Drs. George Weidig and David Whitehead, Harrisonburg Family Practice provides family medicine for patients of all ages, along with laboratory services, women's health care, in-office procedures and Saturday office hours. Located at 1831 Reservoir St. in Harrisonburg, the practice has served generations of patients and families. "We are pleased to welcome Harrisonburg Family Practice to Augusta Health," said Kris Doan, senior vice president of Augusta Health and president of Augusta Medical Group. "The practice has a long history of providing care in the Harrisonburg community. We look forward to building on that legacy and creating more opportunities to connect patients and families with the care and services they need." The practice will continue operating under its current name and at its current location during the transition period. Patients can continue seeing their current

Harrisonburg, VA · 26d

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This Virginia Fabric Store Is a Hidden Paradise for Anyone Who Loves Sewing on a Budget

The people who cut your fabric here also own the store. That’s right, this sewing shop is employee-owned and operated. It has also been voted the best fabric store in the Shenandoah Valley four separate times. The shelves hold everything from quilting cottons to bridal lace, horsehair braid, and auto headliner.

Harrisonburg, VA · 26d

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Rockingham schools join lawsuit against social media companies

Rockingham County Public Schools signed onto a class-action lawsuit accusing social media companies of causing addiction and “significant harm” to students’ mental health. Dozens of school boards across the country are involved in the case, filed several years ago in California, which seeks monetary damages from social...

Rockingham County, VA · 24d

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U.S. energy secretary announces $50M for Virginia power grid upgrades

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A major investment aimed at strengthening Virginia’s power grid is coming to the Commonwealth. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the Hill City alongside Congressman John McGuire and Appalachian Power President and CEO Brian Abraham to announce a $50 million federal grant to upgrade Virginia’s power grid.

Virginia · 26d

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Va. governor calls for 6-year electricity rate freeze amid proposed merger

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has called for Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy to impose a six-year freeze on electricity rates while tripling monthly customer bill credits as conditions for any merger.

Virginia · 23d

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The Underrated Virginia Town Where You Can Buy A Home For Under $120,000

Most people have a mental map of Virginia that includes Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Northern Virginia, and then a big blank space where the rest of the state lives its best life unbothered. Covington, Virginia is in that blank space, and it would very much like a word with you.

Covington, VA · 10-13

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Stacey Rusch Broke A Barrier In Virginia’s Cannabis Industry, And Now She’s Scaling Her Brand Into New Markets

Stacey Rusch spent years selling other companies’ products on QVC.

Virginia · 27d

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Sign of the times: Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber puts longtime home on the market

A for-sale sign in the front yard at 800 Country Club Road makes clear that the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce plans to leave its longtime home. For Chris Quinn, president and CEO of the chamber since 2021, the sign signals something more: the beginning of a new chapter for the nonprofit organization that has been supporting area businesses since 1916.

Harrisonburg, VA · 26d

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4 New Wine Shops in Northern Virginia

Want to bring the perfect bottle of wine to every occasion? These four new Northern Virginia wines shops offer curated selections and expert advice. This retail wine shop features bottles from around the world, as well as local craft beer and market items. It also doubles as a sandwich shop. 3690J King St., Alexandria.

Virginia · 26d

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You Don’t Need A Million Dollars To Retire Well, And These 10 Virginia Towns Prove It

Ready to retire well in Virginia without needing a million dollars in the bank?. These 10 affordable towns offer low costs and a high quality of life for retirees!. Big Stone Gap is a small town in the far southwestern corner of Virginia, and it sits in a natural mountain gap that frames the whole place like something out of a painting.

Virginia · 10-10

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Gov. Spanberger clears way for dyed diesel on Virginia roads to help farmers

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger has authorized a temporary waiver allowing Virginia farmers and loggers to use dyed diesel fuel on public highways. Virginia farmers, loggers and haulers will be allowed to use dyed diesel fuel on public roads under a new directive from Gov. Abigail Spanberger aimed at easing the impact of rising fuel costs.

Virginia · 26d

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A Goff Limousine & Bus joins Trailways network as stockholder

FAIRFAX, Va. — A Goff Limousine & Bus, a family-owned Virginia transportation company, has joined Trailways as its newest stockholder, the network announced Oct. 8. Founded in 1999 and incorporated in 2000, the company operates 26 large passenger vehicles, including motorcoaches, and three black-car SUVs. Ana Goff owns the business, and her husband, Dan Goff, is general manager.

Virginia · 26d

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Virginia Awarded Up to $50 Million in Federal Funds for Energy Project

Virginia · 26d

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Mid-Atlantic Power Grid Operating Under Temporary Federal Emergency Order

An emergency order is now in effect across much of the Mid-Atlantic to help prevent power outages during a period of unusually high electricity demand. The U.S. Department of Energy issued the order for the PJM power grid, effective October 13th through October 16th. The order includes Maryland, Virginia, West...

Pennsylvania · 27d

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Farmers Markets: Behind The Scenes

This area is fortunate to have a number of local farmers, artisans and farmers markets. Lets have a conversation with one farmers market vendor a week and get to know them, learn about their lives, their struggles and why they're market vendors. Our goal here is to help folks see...

Lexington, VA · 26d