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- Valley North Transmission Line Project Moves to Route Selection Phase
The Valley North Project involves the construction of approximately 260 miles of new 765-kilovolt transmission lines connecting Putnam County, West Virginia, to Frederick County, Maryland.
- Loudoun Officials Meet on Proposed Transmission Line Route
Catoctin District Supervisor Caleb Kershner has shared details from a recent meeting involving his office, Loudoun County staff, the Town of Lovettsville, and representatives from Valley Link Transmission Company.
- Virginia Beach wastewater facility to turn biogas into power for thousands of homes
A rendering of the biogas collection facility that will be built on alongside a Hampton Roads Sanitation District wastewater treatment plant.
- Researchers find plastic fibers can worsen viral disease in fish
Interdisciplinary study reveals how the shape and timing of microplastic exposure can influence disease severity in rainbow trout.
- Governor Spanberger Calls for Six-Year Freeze to Electricity Rates, Tripling Customer Bill Credits in NextEra-Dominion Filing
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today — in expert testimony filed with the State Corporation Commission (SCC) on behalf of the
- Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health, Va. and Md. leaders say work to protect it must continue
Heath Kelsey with the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences presents the 2026 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Report Card in Woodbridge, Virginia.
- Study provides a remedy for coal dust in Newport News. Good luck getting terminal operators to pay.
This coal transfer terminal in Newport News sits close to many homes in the majority Black East End neighborhood.
- Virginia votes Tuesday: Everything you need to know about the 2026 primary elections
Voters on Tuesday will choose nominees for U.S. Senate and congressional races across the commonwealth.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Congresswoman Kiggans Joins Discussions on Public Safety and Elections
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans of Virginia’s Second District took part in a discussion with FBI Director Kash Patel and Hampton Roads law enforcement officials focused on public safety topics.
- Governor Spanberger Announces $52 Million to Support Hurricane Helene Recovery & Rural Localities
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced more than $52 million to support projects across Southwest and Western Virginia through Good Neighbor Agreements signed with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USFS).
- Virginia Governor Proposes Large-Scale Solar Development to Address Energy Needs
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released details of a state energy plan that recommends the addition of solar panels covering 277,000 acres.
- Virginia Governor Proposes Large-Scale Solar Expansion on Agricultural and Forest Lands
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has advanced a proposal calling for the development of 277,000 acres dedicated to solar panel installations throughout the state.
- Swimming Advisory Issued for Hilton Beach in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va.– The Peninsula Health District has issued a swimming advisory for Hilton Beach.
- TRAP Program turns lost fishing gear into lasting solutions as nationwide impact grows
After recovering more than 600,000 pounds of lost fishing traps in just two years, the Nationwide Fishing Trap, Removal Assessment and Prevention (TRAP) Program is announcing 11 new coastal clean up projects in seven states.
- Eastern Shore Community College Launches New Engineering Program for Fall 2026
Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Engineering Program beginning Fall 2026, expanding
- Chesapeake Bay underwater grasses increase 7%, buoyed by gains in salty waters
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most important indicators of ecosystem health, increased by 7% to an estimated 89,395 acres in 2025.
- Eating more pulses linked to lower prevalence of cardiometabolic disease
Eating seeds from the legume family, like chickpeas and dry peas, could lead to a lower chance of heart disease, stroke or diabetes, according to new research from two William & Mary students.
- EPA to give $90M for clean water and restoration projects in Chesapeake Bay watershed, 28 in Va.
A living shoreline project on the James River.
- William & Mary launches new bioengineering degree
William & Mary is launching new Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in bioengineering in fall 2027 through the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics.
- Governor Spanberger Announces First-Ever Director of Outdoor Recreation
DANVILLE, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Virginia’s first-ever Director of Outdoor Recreation — a position focused on growing the outdoor recreation economy, supporting communities that rely on tourism, and increasing economic development across the Commonwealth.
- Cumberland county residents split on proposed gas plant, slated to be second largest in the nation
Cumberland County residents meet Aug. 31, 2026 to discuss the proposed Dominion Cumberland Energy Center.
- With six West Nile cases reported statewide, infected mosquitos are on the rise in Virginia Beach
A female Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito on the skin of a human host.
- Loudoun Supervisor Calls for Developer Transparency in Project Reviews
Loudoun County Supervisor Koran Saines spoke during a recent Board of Supervisors meeting about the need for improved transparency in how developers present project designs.
- Virginia Students Highlight Environmental Risks from Data Center Power Lines
Students and local leaders discuss habitat loss and school proximity issues tied to high-voltage lines serving Northern Virginia data centers.
- Amazon changes course on water use for King George data center campus
The Robert O. Norris Bridge is located over the Rappahannock River.
- Challenges in Military Funeral Honors Include Equipment Costs and Weather Factors
Emil Moldovan presented information regarding the expenses tied to military funeral honors.
- Loudoun Supervisor Caleb Kershner Addresses Solar Panel Effects on County Vistas
Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner addressed the effects of solar panel installations on the county’s scenic vistas during a recent discussion.
- Digging into the past: Faculty and student researchers investigate Greek site
The Naxos Quarry Project is an international archaeological project focused on the ancient marble quarries of the Greek island of Naxos, which is famous for its white marble used in architecture and sculpture.
- Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line
The proposed Valley Link Transmission Line's Route 2 option with variations, which Dominion Energy has shared with nine Virginia counties that the line could cross, if approved.
- Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
A map shows the Roanoke region of Virginia in emergency drought conditions in October 2026.
- Spanberger’s energy plan keys in on clean energy to meet growing demand and VCEA goals
Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveils energy plan that models how the state can meet energy demands while meeting clean energy goals.