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May 20, 2026

Stafford supervisors approve Buc-ee’s travel center off I-95

Stafford County Board of Supervisors voted 5-2 early Wednesday morning to approve a rezoning and permit for a Buc-ee’s travel center.

Buc-ee’s could open first Va. store in New Kent
Mar 26, 2026

Stafford planners recommend approval for Buc-ee’s location

The Stafford County Planning Commission voted 7-3 to recommend approving a rezoning and conditional use permit for Buc-ee's.

Members of the Goochland County Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 3. Screenshot.
Feb 10, 2026

Goochland supervisors OK $250K to fight lawsuit over potential data centers

Goochland County shifts $250K to hire outside counsel as it faces a lawsuit challenging a technology overlay district near Route 288.

Hanover’s area plan has drawn interest from data center developers, says Brandon Turner. Photo by Matthew R.O. Brown
Feb 1, 2026

Hanover’s Route 33 plan sets up industrial zone

Hanover County’s new Route 33 Gateway Small Area Plan is already attracting the attention of data center developers. Data centers are among the preferred industrial and commercial users under the county’s long-range vision for the U.S. Route 33 corridor between the Henrico County line and Winns Church Road. Hanover’s board of supervisors adopted the plan […]

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Jan 29, 2026

Developer withdraws Hanover data center campus proposal

Developer HHHunt withdrew its application for a 10-building data center campus in Hanover County.

Jared Burden is a Co-Managing Partner of GreeneHurlocker. Photo courtesy Jared Burden
Nov 24, 2025

Local leaders shape solar’s future

With federal support shrinking, Virginia’s solar future depends on local boards, zoning decisions and early community engagement.

Buc-ee’s could open first Va. store in New Kent
Oct 31, 2025

Stafford delays voting on proposed Buc-ee’s

Stafford County Planning Commission delays vote on a 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s as residents raise traffic and safety concerns.

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward
Sep 1, 2025

Chesterfield zoning update moves forward

Chesterfield County advances ZOMod, its zoning overhaul aligning rules with growth goals. Final vote set Sept. 17 after public hearing.

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Jul 28, 2025

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Amazon Web Services has withdrawn its application to build a data center campus in Louisa County, following backlash from county residents.

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development
Jul 24, 2025

Chesapeake approves 130+ condo development

Chesapeake City Council last week approved a rezoning request that will allow for the construction of up to 137 condo-style units.

A rendering of Commonwealth Fusion Systems' planned facility in Chesterfield County. Image courtesy CFS.
May 27, 2025

Fusion power plant seeks zoning permit in Chesterfield

Commonwealth Fusion Solutions has filed an application with Chesterfield County for a permit to build its proposed 400-megawatt fusion power plant in the county, which would be the world’s first grid-scale commercial fusion power plant.

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Mar 19, 2025

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 […]

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