Dominion Offshore Wind Project Paused Over National Security Concerns
Dominion Energy’s $11 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project has been paused for 90 days after the Department of Interior cited national security risks flagged by the Department of Defense. The project had just begun installing turbines beyond two pilot units. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says fast-moving turbine blades interfere with government radar systems…
Read MoreVoting Ends for Gloucester Main Street Holiday Decorating Contest
Public voting was open through Monday for Gloucester Main Street’s Holiday Façade and Window Decorating Contest. Participating businesses are all marked with signs and QR codes, and residents were able to vote online. Chesapeake Bank is providing $2,500 in prizes for the winners, who will be announced today. Organizers say the contest highlights local business […]
Read MoreWestmoreland Honors VDOT’s Carter White After Three Decades Of Service
Carter White retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation after more than 30 years, including 28 in the Warsaw and Northern Neck Residency area. White served in roles from Maintenance Operations Manager to Residency Administrator and Assistant Residency Administrator. The Westmoreland County Board of Supervisors recognized his career with a formal send-off at their recent […]
Read MoreVirginia Delegation Backs Reauthorization Of NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office
Virginia lawmakers are pushing to reauthorize the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Chesapeake Bay Office amid proposed federal budget cuts. The bipartisan effort aims to sustain research on fisheries, and habitat restoration, while adding an education and workforce training program. Officials say the office’s real-time water quality and weather data are critical for restoration planning […]
Read MoreAAA Activates Tow To Go Program
AAA is launching its Tow to Go program this holiday season here in Virginia to curb impaired driving. The service runs from 6 tomorrow evening through 6am Friday, Jan. 2, providing free rides and vehicle tows within a 10-mile radius for drivers who’ve had too much to drink. It’s available to members and non-members alike, […]
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