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"Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line"
Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line - Fredericksburg Free Press
Dominion's proposed 70-mile transmission line would go through parts of Caroline, Spotsylvania and Stafford counties.
www.fredericksburgfreepress.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 AM
"Release the Kraken: Residents in Caroline, Stafford discuss plan for new power line"
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This is sick.
"After federal immigration officers in Charlotte saw a man taking photos of them, they chased him nearly 2 miles down a main road and made plans to “smash” into him, video played in court Thursday showed. They broke his window, charged him with a federal felony and accused him of assaulting them."
ICE video shows officers planned to ‘smash’ into Charlotte man filming Border Patrol
Immigration agents had a 12-pack of Modelos in their car while making arrests, Miguel Angel Garcia Martinez told investigators.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
This is sick.
"Recognizing the local teacher’s union is an important step, Ty Hodges added in a recent interview with us."
Teacher pay, union recognition high on new WJCC school board member's to-do list
Good morning! Today we talk to Ty Hodges, incoming W-JCC school board member. A William & Mary report details China's sneaky investments in USA, and upcoming Thanksgiving closings.
www.williamsburgwatch.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:51 PM
"Recognizing the local teacher’s union is an important step, Ty Hodges added in a recent interview with us."
“RPS has been a very poor landlord for that property,” he said. “It’s kind of surprising to me that the School Board doesn’t seem to have any memory of all the discussions that have been had around that building.”
Does anybody want this historic home in Bellevue? If not, RPS is ready to tear it down.
“It is a beautiful house but in a significant state of disrepair.”
www.richmonder.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
“RPS has been a very poor landlord for that property,” he said. “It’s kind of surprising to me that the School Board doesn’t seem to have any memory of all the discussions that have been had around that building.”
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"The striking workers are urging customers to not buy Starbucks until the end of the strike."
Starbucks workers striking in Richmond, temporarily close some stores
Striking Starbucks workers have caused the temporary closure of these Richmond area stores.
richmond.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"The striking workers are urging customers to not buy Starbucks until the end of the strike."
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"That is why the principle of Farmers’ Right to Know must be the foundation of Virginia policy. Not a mere slogan, but a concrete policy: transparency, testing, disclosure, accountability — all before irreversible harm occurs."
Farmers deserve to know what’s being spread on their land | Guest column
Farming families deserve full transparency about what is being applied to their land and into their water. Yet Sewage sludge marketed as “biosolids” fertilizer is increasingly being found to contain P...
richmond.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"That is why the principle of Farmers’ Right to Know must be the foundation of Virginia policy. Not a mere slogan, but a concrete policy: transparency, testing, disclosure, accountability — all before irreversible harm occurs."
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"Both shelters are now defunct."
Richmond homeless shelter operator pleads guilty to embezzling federal grant funds
A former Richmond homeless shelter operator on Tuesday pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in connection with federal funds she and her organization received from the city.
richmond.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 PM
"Both shelters are now defunct."
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"Roanoke Circuit Court Judge Leisa Ciaffone in a Nov. 5 written ruling ordered the water authority to release full copies of two contracts associated with the potential project."
Google Strives To Keep Data Center Water Use Secret After Judge Orders Records Released
A Roanoke judge has ordered the Western Virginia Water Authority to release information related to a potential Google data center.
www.roanokerambler.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
"Roanoke Circuit Court Judge Leisa Ciaffone in a Nov. 5 written ruling ordered the water authority to release full copies of two contracts associated with the potential project."
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"A gerrymander of what’s now the 6th could reduce its rural, more Republican voting bloc and create a district that follows more Democratic-leaning college towns from Blacksburg to Lexington to Harrisonburg, for instance."
Beth Macy Enters Race for Congress Blasting Ben Cline and Saying Enough is Enough
Democratic candidates are lining up to get a chance to run against incumbent Republican Ben Cline.
www.roanokerambler.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"A gerrymander of what’s now the 6th could reduce its rural, more Republican voting bloc and create a district that follows more Democratic-leaning college towns from Blacksburg to Lexington to Harrisonburg, for instance."
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"Dominion Energy (D) is in talks to buy the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, in a move that would expand the utility's reach in a key part of the global data center market, Bloomberg reported Wednesday."
Dominion in talks to buy Virginia's NOVEC in data center bet - Bloomberg (D:NYSE)
Dominion Energy in talks to buy the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative in a move that would expand the utility's reach in a key part of the global data center market, Bloomberg reported.
seekingalpha.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:13 AM
"Dominion Energy (D) is in talks to buy the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative, in a move that would expand the utility's reach in a key part of the global data center market, Bloomberg reported Wednesday."
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"Caroline County used incentives to draw the company to the area. Every year 25% of the increased tax revenue generated at the parcel, which is estimated at $13 million annually, will be given back to CleanArc as part of the grant incentive program."
"The CleanArc Data Centers project, on the site of a former shopping center along I-95, will build three hyperscale data centers at 490,000 square feet each, using 600 MW of power – totalling over $3-billion for construction and generating 50 jobs."
CleanArc Data Centers invests whopping $3 billion in Caroline County • Virginia Mercury
Three major data centers break ground in Caroline County, making it the largest initial business investment in the county.
virginiamercury.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
"Caroline County used incentives to draw the company to the area. Every year 25% of the increased tax revenue generated at the parcel, which is estimated at $13 million annually, will be given back to CleanArc as part of the grant incentive program."
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Update: Sexual Assault Investigation by the VA Capitol Police
(Helmer, Torian, Williams, Griffin apparently in the clear)
(Helmer, Torian, Williams, Griffin apparently in the clear)
Update: Sexual Assault Investigation by the VA Capitol Police
The Virginia Capitol Police responded to additional FOIA requests concerning active criminal investigations in the Virginia General Assembly.
joshstanfield.substack.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Update: Sexual Assault Investigation by the VA Capitol Police
(Helmer, Torian, Williams, Griffin apparently in the clear)
(Helmer, Torian, Williams, Griffin apparently in the clear)
"That is why the principle of Farmers’ Right to Know must be the foundation of Virginia policy. Not a mere slogan, but a concrete policy: transparency, testing, disclosure, accountability — all before irreversible harm occurs."
Farmers deserve to know what’s being spread on their land | Guest column
Farming families deserve full transparency about what is being applied to their land and into their water. Yet Sewage sludge marketed as “biosolids” fertilizer is increasingly being found to contain P...
richmond.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"That is why the principle of Farmers’ Right to Know must be the foundation of Virginia policy. Not a mere slogan, but a concrete policy: transparency, testing, disclosure, accountability — all before irreversible harm occurs."
"The striking workers are urging customers to not buy Starbucks until the end of the strike."
Starbucks workers striking in Richmond, temporarily close some stores
Striking Starbucks workers have caused the temporary closure of these Richmond area stores.
richmond.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
"The striking workers are urging customers to not buy Starbucks until the end of the strike."
"If the Mayor were to actually read the room (or read the transcripts), he would realize he is all out of aces with no cards left to play; another eight months of hearings plus the trial next summer could easily cost the city upwards of a million dollars or more."
The Chicanery & The Circus at the Courthouse Even Has The Bailiffs On Edge
RVA 5x5 - November 23, 2025
rva5x5.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"If the Mayor were to actually read the room (or read the transcripts), he would realize he is all out of aces with no cards left to play; another eight months of hearings plus the trial next summer could easily cost the city upwards of a million dollars or more."
"In the commonwealth, 90 cents an hour is the most an incarcerated person can earn, per a Virginia Department of Corrections policy — though most earn less than that."
In Virginia, people in prison are working for pennies
Virginia Correctional Enterprises sells everything from calendars to furniture. Among its customers are the commonwealth's flagship universities and state government.
redonionva.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"In the commonwealth, 90 cents an hour is the most an incarcerated person can earn, per a Virginia Department of Corrections policy — though most earn less than that."
"Amid crackdown on immigrants, ICE and CBP have refused to provide records on cyberweapons produced by Israeli companies"
Legal Groups Sue Trump Administration to Uncover Use of Israeli Spyware Tools on U.S. Communities
Amid crackdown on immigrants, ICE and CBP have refused to provide records on cyberweapons produced by Israeli companiesOct 30, 2025, New York – Legal groups today filed a lawsuit to compel the Trump a
ccrjustice.org
November 23, 2025 at 2:42 PM
"Amid crackdown on immigrants, ICE and CBP have refused to provide records on cyberweapons produced by Israeli companies"
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"Actress and author Alicia Silverstone has joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to offer a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the location of two baby giraffes missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo."
Alicia Silverstone offers reward of up to $50,000 for information on baby giraffes missing from Natural Bridge Zoo
A judge has ruled that the two missing animals belong to the state. The actress is a longtime advocate for PETA.
cardinalnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
"Actress and author Alicia Silverstone has joined with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to offer a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the location of two baby giraffes missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo."
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"Flock wants to place about a dozen cameras near the site of the future Norfolk casino. The City Council voted on Tuesday to allow it."
Norfolk allows Flock cameras around future casino
Flock wants to place about a dozen cameras near the site of the future Norfolk casino. The City Council voted on Tuesday to allow it.
www.13newsnow.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"Flock wants to place about a dozen cameras near the site of the future Norfolk casino. The City Council voted on Tuesday to allow it."
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"A Richmond woman pled guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday after the city gave her nearly $1 million to operate a homeless shelter geared toward women and children."
www.wric.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"A Richmond woman pled guilty to wire fraud on Tuesday after the city gave her nearly $1 million to operate a homeless shelter geared toward women and children."
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"A three-day jury trial will kick off Dec. 1 in a bid to remove Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett from office."
Jury Trial Scheduled in Recall Petition Against Purcellville Vice Mayor
A three-day jury trial will kick off Dec. 1 in a bid to remove Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett from office.
www.loudounnow.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"A three-day jury trial will kick off Dec. 1 in a bid to remove Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett from office."
"A federal judge in Norfolk released the locations of more than 600 Flock Safety surveillance cameras in Hampton Roads — the first time such a compilation has been made public."
More than 600 Flock camera locations in Hampton Roads are public for the first time. See the map.
A Norfolk federal judge released the locations of more than 600 Flock Safety surveillance cameras in Hampton Roads — the first time such a compilation has been made public.
www.pilotonline.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"A federal judge in Norfolk released the locations of more than 600 Flock Safety surveillance cameras in Hampton Roads — the first time such a compilation has been made public."
"The station said an unauthorized recording of “offensive material” aired over 89.7 FM in the Richmond area, though the specific content of the recording was not stated in the article."
www.wric.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"The station said an unauthorized recording of “offensive material” aired over 89.7 FM in the Richmond area, though the specific content of the recording was not stated in the article."
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Democratic senator wants to get rid of right-to-work, Governor-elect Spanberger says not so fast
www.wric.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Democratic senator wants to get rid of right-to-work, Governor-elect Spanberger says not so fast
Democratic senator wants to get rid of right-to-work, Governor-elect Spanberger says not so fast
www.wric.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Democratic senator wants to get rid of right-to-work, Governor-elect Spanberger says not so fast