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Virginia regulators weigh expanded use of data centers’ polluting generators

This past summer, a fire at an electrical substation forced data centers in Loudoun County to rely on backup diesel generators as their power source.

Loudoun residents take fight against high-voltage power lines for Data Center Alley to SCC

All year, the residents of the Loudoun Valley Estates neighborhoods in Ashburn have been railing against a proposed high-voltage power line that could run through their community to energize dozens of data centers on the other side of town.

Loudoun County Democrats Face Tax Relief Standoff Amid Booming Data Center Revenues

In a heated discussion at a recent Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting, Republican Supervisor Matt Letourneau highlighted the county's reluctance to pass on tax savings to hardworking residents despite surging revenues from its thriving data center industry.

Loudoun County Firefighters participate in the 2024 Toys for Tots campaign

Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System and Loudoun Career Fire Fighters Association announce their participation in 77 th s Annual Toys for Tots campaign.

The System Chief Keith H. Johnson said, “We are delighted to participate once again in this wonderful program. We have opened up all of our Fire and Rescue stations across the County as collections points.” The generosity of Loudoun residents will provide toys for children who may not receive any, and will certainly put smiles on many children’s faces this holiday season.

You can drop off donations at any of the LC CFRS stations from October 20 through December 7 2024. Also, you can donate at our fire and rescue headquarters located at 801 Sycolin Road, Leesburg. If you would prefer to make a monetary donation, you can donate online at https://bit.ly/Toys4TotsLoudoun-Quantico.

Please contact Technician Rob Boyer, LC-CFRS Coordinator of Toys for Tots, at 571-258 3723.

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