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Electric power transmission pylon miniatures and Dominion Energy logo are seen in this illustration taken, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Jul 31, 2026

Top US data center-serving utility Dominion tops profit estimates

Dominion Energy reported better-than-expected second-quarter profit and revenue driven by rising demand from data centers in Virginia, the world's largest server hub.

IBotetourt County Board of Supervisors met Tuesday. Photo courtesy Botetourt County
Jul 30, 2026

Botetourt board to create commission to assess Google data center project

Botetourt supervisors approved an independent commission to review Google's proposed data center campus amid strong local opposition.

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows NVIDIA logo and computer motherboard
Jul 27, 2026

Nvidia in talks with OpenAI to guarantee $250B billion financing for data center, WSJ reports

Nvidia is negotiating to guarantee $250 billion in financing for OpenAI's massive data center project in southern Ohio, supporting AI infrastructure growth.

An aerial view of the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Photo courtesy Botetourt County
Jul 24, 2026

Google to use air-cooling tech for first Botetourt data center, reducing water use

Google says its first Botetourt County data center will use air cooling-technology as opposition to the project continues to mount.

Illustration shows computer motherboard and Intel chip
Jul 24, 2026

Intel rises as strong forecasts signal AI boost for turnaround

Intel forecasts higher revenue and raises capital expenditure to $20 billion, signaling confidence in ai-driven demand and domestic semiconductor growth.

The Green Plains ethanol plant in Hopewell was closed in 2018 and has been vacant since.
Jul 14, 2026

Hopewell officials deny any role in data center case study

Hopewell officials deny involvement in a Maryland-based case study on a potential data center at the former Green Plains ethanol plant site.

The Green Plains ethanol plant in Hopewell was closed in 2018 and has been vacant since.
Jul 10, 2026

Hopewell weighs data center at former ethanol plant site

A former ethanol plant in Hopewell could soon be the home of the city’s first-ever data center.

State and local officials join Jefferson Lab leadership for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Jefferson Lab Data Center. Photo by Josh Janney
Jun 12, 2026

Jefferson Lab breaks ground on $49M data center

Jefferson Lab broke ground on a 30,000-square-foot building on its Newport News campus that will house the High Performance Data Facility.

Kyle Rosner, Botetourt County’s economic development director, says that discussions with Google started in early 2024. Photo by Natalee Waters
Jun 1, 2026

Google data centers, tech projects coming to Roanoke Valley

Google plans a $3 billion hyperscale data center in Botetourt County, Virginia, creating 150 jobs and boosting regional tech and manufacturing sectors.

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May 29, 2026

Hanover supervisors reject 430-acre data center campus

The Hanover County Board of Supervisors voted 4-3 Wednesday to reject a proposed 430-acre data center campus.

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May 18, 2026

$100B data center project proposed at Berry Hill megasite advances

Denver-based Stack Infrastructure advances a proposed $100B Berry Hill digital campus with 2,500 jobs planned at megasite at Berry Hill.

Server room interior in datacenter. Depositphotos
May 4, 2026

Milestone Technologies to lay off 51 in Henrico

Milestone Technologies announced last week that it plans to lay off 51 employees at White Oak Technology Park in Henrico County.

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