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AGP Executive Report

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Data Center Pressure: Virginia’s data-center rules remain contested as Fairfax leaders seek collaboration with the governor; a new national analysis warns that gas-fired power for AI facilities could reverse years of emissions cuts. Water Concerns: Virginia’s Little Wicomico River oyster harvest remains closed after Salmonella was found in samples from all four tested leases; reopening requires three clean testing rounds. Upper James drought status eased to a watch, but groundwater remains at emergency level. Energy & Oversight: CVEC opened a solar facility serving Albemarle and Nelson counties, and Virginia Beach plans to turn wastewater-plant biogas into power for thousands of homes. The EPA has also handed Virginia authority over its coal-ash permits. Chesapeake Bay: The Bay’s health is improving, though pollution remains a persistent problem.

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Oct. 27, 2026

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Climate Activist PACs Tied to Communist China Poised to Swing Close Midterm Elections

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Restoration News

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Owned By	Doug Truax through Restoration of America
Year Founded	2015
Website	restoration-news.com
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Downers Grove
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Virginia Richardson: When the clocks change, does your body clock change too?

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Times & Star Workington

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Owned By	USA TODAY Co., Inc. (Mike Reed, Chairman; Two Seas Capital, Apollo Global Management, Inc. & Alta Fundamental Advisers, Largest Shareholders) through Newsquest Media Group
Year Founded	1967
Website	www.timesandstar.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2001
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Workington
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Virginia Finds the Outbreak's Salmonella Type in All Four Tested Oyster Leases as CDC Tracks Five Fall Outbreaks, From Shellfish to Pet Turtles

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Nature World News

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Owned By	Pleroma Media
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.natureworldnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Early voting in Virginia surges past 2022 midterm turnout with over 1.2 million ballots cast

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Owner: Murdoch Family info about owner

FOX 5 DC - Maryland

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Owned By	Murdoch Family through FOX Corporation & Fox Television Stations
Year Founded	1986
Website	www.fox5dc.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Maryland, Bethesda
Owner Country	United States

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11 hours ago

Virginia Department of Education to oversee Albemarle schools’ cleanup efforts

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C-Ville Weekly - Virginia

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Owned By	Chapman & Blair Kelly through Cville Holdings, LLC
Year Founded	1989
Website	c-ville.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
Owner Country	United States

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Palmetto Sports Daily: Gamecocks look to stay focused, Clemson heads into hostile environment

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WMBF - South Carolina

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Owned By	Gray Media Inc. (Hilton H. Howell Chairman & Co-CEO)
Year Founded	2005
Website	https://www.wmbfnews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, South Carolina, Myrtle Beach
Owner Country	United States

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Virginia proposes shifting construction funds to tackle $1.7B highway maintenance gap

Northern Virginia Daily |

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Northern Virginia Daily

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Owned By	Ogden-Nutting Family through Ogden Newspapers
Year Founded	1932
Website	www.nvdaily.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Strasburg
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Southwest and Southside Virginia’s advanced manufacturing tech hub to receive about $25 million in federal supplemental disaster funding meant for economic development

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Cardinal News - Virginia

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Owned By	Cardinal Productions Inc. (Non-profit)
Year Founded	2021
Website	cardinalnews.org
Domain Registration Year	2021
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Roanoke
Owner Country	United States

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