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Nuclear fusion company raises $863M, much bound for Chesterfield
Massachusetts-based fusion energy company Commonwealth Fusion Systems announced that it raised $863 million in a Series B2 fundraising round.
Richmond water crises test city, but growth stays strong
Despite two major water outages in 2024, Richmond leaders remain optimistic, citing business growth, regional cooperation and new investment.
Developer pulls out of massive Charles City County data center
Kansas-based development company Diode Ventures has backed out of a massive data center campus in Charles City County.
Chesterfield planners approve $2.5B+ nuclear fusion plant
The Chesterfield County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a permit Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ planned power plant.
Judge voids massive Prince William Digital Gateway project
A group of Prince William County residents won a legal battle against the Prince William Digital Gateway.
Amazon cancels data center in Louisa County
Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its application to build a data center campus in Louisa County, following backlash from county residents.
Richmond issues boil-water advisory after plant issue
Richmond officials issued a boil-water advisory Tuesday in parts of Virginia’s capital city, leaving many residents without drinkable tap water following an operational issue at the city's water treatment plant for the second time this year.
Developer withdraws unpopular Pittsylvania data centers proposal
After months of Pittsylvania County residents and business owners speaking against an $8.85 billion data center campus and natural gas power plant proposed for land along Chalk Level Road, the developer announced Monday that it has withdrawn its rezoning application “The company is now evaluating alternative development options for the property in addition to the […]
Loudoun County supervisors shake up data center regulations
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved major changes on Tuesday night to how the county regulates data centers, eliminating them as a by-right use. The board voted 7-2 to alter the county’s comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, with supervisors Kristen Umstattd and Caleb Kershner making the dissenting votes. The comprehensive plan amendment makes data […]
Huge data center campus planned for Charles City County
Kansas-based development company Diode Ventures is planning a massive data center campus in Charles City County, about 20 miles outside of Richmond, that is estimated to create 50 to 100 full-time jobs. The company has submitted an application to the county’s planning commission and board of supervisors to rezone five properties totaling about 515 acres […]
Va. Beach gives Something in the Water 5-day deadline over contract breach
After receiving a brief reprieve, the clock is ticking for organizers for Pharrell Williams’ Something in the Water music festival. Organizers were given five days to make significant progress in meeting Virginia Beach’s requirements for a lineup of performers and a start to ticket sales, city officials decided Tuesday. If organizers do not meet the […]
Richmond starts water testing, but city remains under boil water advisory
On Thursday, Richmond Mayor Danny Avula said that water levels have risen across the city to the point that authorities have started testing samples for contamination and most buildings in the city have at least some running water, four days after the city’s water treatment plant failed following a winter storm. A Jan. 6 power […]
