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Virginia Wins 2 New Logistics Investments
Transport Topics
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August 19, 2025
Virginia has secured two new logistics investments, with a North Carolina-based e-commerce fulfillment company establishing a $10 million hub in Pittsylvania County and a wholesale distributor expanding in Norfolk. Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced...
This Day in History: Hurricane Camille arrives in Virginia
WHSV-TV - Virginia
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August 19, 2025
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Hurricane Camille arrived in Virginia the night of August 19, 1969. While it had been downgraded to a tropical depression by the time it reached the Commonwealth, the storm became one of the worst natural disasters in...
Boat owners prepare for high winds and changing tides at Virginia Beach marina
WTKR 3 - Virginia
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August 19, 2025
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Marina professionals are urging boat owners to check their vessels and make necessary preparations as strong winds and changing tides approach Virginia Beach. At Rudee's Inlet Station Marina, boat owners are adding extra...
Electra demonstrates ultra short aircraft capabilities in Virginia
Aerospace Testing International
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August 19, 2025
Electra.aero completed the first public demonstrations of its ultra short aircraft capabilities at Virginia Tech in Virginia, USA, earlier this month. The EL2 technology demonstrator achieved takeoffs and landings in 150ft (46m) or less using...
Data center poses health, environmental risks
The Newnan Times-Herald - Georgia
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I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed data center in our county. This project raises serious public health and environmental concerns that cannot be ignored. Air quality and public health risks Data centers are not clean...
Coastal impacts from Hurricane Erin prompt Weather Impact Alert
WVEC - Virginia
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While Hurricane Erin will remain offshore, the storm's expanding wind field will lead to the potential of tropical storm-force wind gusts along the immediate coast. NORFOLK, Va. — Hurricane Erin, a major hurricane, is forecast to move between the...
Education Dept places five Virginia school districts on high-alert status over transgender bathrooms
Just the News
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August 19, 2025
The Department of Education on Tuesday announced it was placing five northern Virginia school districts on "high-risk status" within the federal grant system, after they declined to obey the department's directive to change their policies...
Virginia lawmakers weigh risks and rewards of AI chatbots
Northern Virginia Daily
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As more Virginians turn to artificial intelligence for simple tasks or even companionship, lawmakers are exploring policy ideas to address how AI chatbots are influencing residents’ health and well-being, as well as their privacy and security. But...
Virginia's TowneBank strikes deal to deepen N.C. footprint
American Banker - New York
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August 19, 2025
SeanPavonePhoto - stock.adobe.co Virginia's TowneBank, which is nearing completion of its $203 million acquisition of Old Point Financial Corp. in Hampton, Virginia, has struck a new deal. Hampton Roads-based TowneBank announced plans Tuesday to...
Weather Alert for the Eastern Shore
Shore Daily News - Virginia
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August 19, 2025
We have a weather alert for coastal areas in Maryland and Virginia. A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Thursday evening. A High Surf Advisory begins Wednesday at one p.m. and runs through Friday morning. And a Coastal Flood Watch...
South Georgia Weather Authority Forecast: August 19, 2025
South Georgia TV
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August 19, 2025
A few early evening sprinkles or rain showers, but most stay dry. Seasonably hot into mid-week. Increasing rain chances by end of the week. Wetter and cooler than average temperatures this weekend. Less humid and even cooler next week with a taste...
BoeFly Powers Playa Bowls Expansion in Blacksburg, Virginia, with Smart Financing Support
Franchise Opportunities
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By: BoeFly | 0 Shares 17 Reads August 19, 2025 // Franchising.com // NEW YORK – BoeFly, the leading financial technology company specializing in franchise funding solutions, continues to play a key role in the franchise growth of Playa Bowls, the...
U.S. Department of Education Places Five Northern Virginia School Districts on High-Risk Status and Reimbursement Payment Status for Violating Title IX
U.S. Department of Education
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Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced it is placing Alexandria City Public Schools, Arlington Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools, Loudoun County Public Schools, and Prince William County Public Schools (the...
Coastal restoration projects fight climate change risks
Daily Journal of Commerce - Oregon
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August 19, 2025
At a glance: Louisiana canceled a $3 billion coastal restoration project Communities helping marshes, reefs, beaches, barrier islands Gulf Coast faces severe land loss; $18B spent on levees and more Many projects intended to reduce flooding and...
New power line for data centers could impact private land in Virginia
Bay Journal - Maryland
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Vicky Hu, Madison Hu Taggart and Will Taggart (left to right) live in Loudoun Valley Estates in Ashburn, VA, where regulators are working to find the best route for a new power line. One option would run through this section of their yard. Whitney...
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears is on the defensive in Virginia’s race for governor
The Philadelphia Sunday Sun - Pennsylvania
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August 19, 2025
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears greets voters at her military-themed rally at Saucy’s Sit-Down Bar.B.Q in Hopewell, Va., on Aug. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Olivia Diaz) By Olivia Diaz Associated Press/Report for America HOPEWELL, Va. — Against an olive...
As polling shows races tightening, could a split ticket be in play in Virginia?
Cville Right Now - Virginia
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August 19, 2025
The Virginia Police Benevolent Assocation endorsed Democratic nominee for governor Abigail Spanberger, but Republican candidates for other statewide offices. CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Last week, Abigail Spanberger, Democratic...
STACK Data Center Project in Virginia Opts for Low-Carbon Concrete From Sublime
Engineering News Record
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August 19, 2025
STACK Infrastructure, a developer and operator of data centers, in collaboration with Sublime Systems announced August 5, the completion of a pilot placement of Sublime's low-carbon cement at a STACK Prince William County, Va., campus. "It's a...
Coastal Communities Restore Marshes, Dunes And Reefs Amid Climate Threats
Honolulu Civil Beat - Hawaii
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August 19, 2025
Coastal communities in Hawaiʻi and other states are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more destructive storms. This story was written by Tammy Webber In San Francisco Bay, salt ponds created more...
Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors hears about future of athletics
WDBJ7 - Virginia
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August 19, 2025
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - In the new era of college sports, if you don’t have a couple extra million in your back pocket, you’re at risk of falling behind the competition. “It costs money to win and it also costs money to lose.” “All four...