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Virginia utility merger could shed more light on political controversies in Florida

A years-old Florida political scandal has resurfaced in a disclosure fight hundreds of miles away in Virginia, where regulators are reviewing NextEra Energy’s proposed, and controversial, acquisition of the Commonwealth’s dominant electric utility company, Dominion Energy. The acquisition would create the largest regulated electric company on the planet,...

Virginia · 18d
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Northern Virginia, Maryland meetings set for proposed Valley North power line

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (7News) — Valley Link will hold 12 open houses in November to gather feedback on potential routes for a proposed 260-mile electric transmission line through West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland, including meetings in Lovettsville, Winchester and Brunswick. The Valley North Project would connect Putnam County, West Virginia,...

Brunswick, MD · 24d
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As Virginia's data center buildout shifts, Georgia takes the lead in construction

While Virginia continues its dominance in the data center industry, another region is in the process of building more capacity than the commonwealth, according to a recent CBRE report. The commercial real estate company issued “North America Data Center Trends H1 2026” at the end of the summer, showing Georgia...

Virginia · 19d
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Spanberger, SCC weigh in on Dominion deal

Virginia · 18d

WAVY News 10

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How salt contamination disrupts Va. power grid

Norfolk, VA · 18d

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Negril Agrees to Settle Allegations of Improper Medicaid Billing

A mental health company with locations in Danville and Pittsylvania County has settled allegations of improper medicaid billing. Negril, Inc. has agreed to an over $1.8 million settlement to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act and the Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act by causing false claims to be submitted to the Virginia Medicaid Program.

Pittsylvania County, VA · 18d

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For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math

Charlottesville's zoning code incentivizes developers to build student housing in downtown neighborhoods, with fewer opportunities for community input. The post For 10th and Page residents, their history is at stake. For developers building student housing, it’s math appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow .

Charlottesville, VA · 19d

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RetirePath Virginia is closing the gap for employee benefits on Coast Live

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — RetirePath Virginia is the Commonwealth’s state‑facilitated retirement savings program for private‑sector workers. It’s designed for people who don’t have access to a retirement plan at work, helping them save through automatic payroll contributions to an IRA they own. Peter Thompson...

Virginia · 19d

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Onward Attends 2026 Fall Career Fairs

Onward NRV’s Talent and Business Strategies Manager, Laken Blankenship, and Investor Relations and Development Coordinator, Mary Denson, recently represented the organization at two major career events: the Virginia Tech Engineering Expo and Radford University’s Fall Career & Internship Fair. Both events provided valuable opportunities to connect with hundreds...

Blacksburg, VA · 19d

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Dominion’s Energy Roadmap Keeps Fossil Fuels in the Mix, Expands Solar

Dominion Energy plans to add more than 39 gigawatts of new power generation over the next 20 years as electricity demand surges across Virginia, according to the company’s latest filing with the State Corporation Commission. Over that period, Dominion plans to build more than 21 gigawatts of new solar...

Virginia · 19d

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JMU homecoming weekend brings crowds to Harrisonburg businesses

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - James Madison University’s 2026 Homecoming has brought students and alumni back to Harrisonburg, with local businesses joining in the celebration. Mr. J’s Bagels & Deli is serving purple and gold bagels for the occasion. “We do purple and gold bagels for JMU homecoming,” said...

Harrisonburg, VA · 22d

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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 · 22d

WUSA9

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Saving on Utilities

District Of Columbia · 19d

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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 · 22d

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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 · 19d

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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 · 23d

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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 · 22d

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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 · 20d

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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 · 22d