Commission voted 4-1 to forward a recommendation of denial to the board of supervisors.
King George Planning Commission recommends denial of solar project involving county attorney
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Caroline officials announce 650-acre data center campus at former Virginia Bazaar site
Project calls for construction of three data center buildings at 490,000 square feet apiece.
Dominion proposes higher utility rates, new rate class for data centers
Planned rate hike would add $10.51 per month to residential customers’ bills starting in 2027.
Data center gets endorsements — from both a neighbor and Stafford Planning Commission
Now, the proposed project goes before the Board of Supervisors.
Stafford supervisors look toward further scrutiny of data centers
The board scheduled a joint public hearing with the Stafford Planning Commission for Oct. 21.
Spotsylvania Board of Supervisors approve potential 2.2-million-square-foot data center campus
Supervisors Lori Hayes and Jacob Lane voted against the Hunters Ridge South project.
Biz Beat Roundup: Jay’s Downtown Sports Lounge closes after losing ABC license
Also inside: Publisher Hotel earns accolade, former Goodwill HQ sold for $7.85 million, local medical school in the works?
‘Go to hell’: tempers flare at King George Board of Supervisors meeting
Board approved rezoning application from Dahlgren Innovation Hub, whose developers are offering $12 million in proffers.
Stafford supervisors not quite ‘ready to roll’ on proposed data center regulations
Board voted 4-3 Tuesday night to hold a work session next week during which it will further discuss the impact of the facilities.
Spotsylvania supervisors suggest development standards for data centers
While no special-use permit will be required for data centers, buildings supervisors suggest buildings be 1,000 feet from any residential property line, schools, churches, hospital or park.
Centennial Broadcasting to acquire WGRQ-FM and WGRX-FM in Fredericksburg
The transaction, which will add the operations of WGRQ and WGRX into Centennial’s existing station cluster, is expected to close later this year.
Spotsylvania Planning Commission recommends approval of 2.2 million square foot data center campus
Hunters Ridge South will be located at the southern end of Cosner Drive if approved by the board of supervisors.
Stafford schools launches Business and IT Center at Colonial Forge
The new specialty center aims to prepare the next generation of entrepreneurs, analysts and cybersecurity experts.
FRA president Roberts to retire in April
Longtime Fredericksburg-area business leader who helped lay the groundwork for the data center boom now in the region announced his retirement Wednesday.
Tax-free weekend returns: Save on school supplies, emergency gear, and energy-efficient products
Here’s a list of all the items that fall under the sales tax holiday.
Amazon pulls Louisa County data center proposal after strong resistance
Members of the Louisa community railed against a now-halted fourth proposed data center but concerns remain over the three to come
Caroline Planning Commission recommends denial of Ladysmith Data Hub after residents speak out
The board of supervisors will decide the fate of Ladysmith Data Hub after the 4-2 vote.
WATCH: Antoine Carey: mentorship, healing and haircuts
Antoine Carey of Fredericksburg is using the barbershop as a vehicle for change.
LISTEN: Get ready for the end of Windows 10 support this fall
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg in Fredericksburg says now is the time to start looking for a new computer.
Shut-off valve: Spotsylvania’s recycled water supply at capacity for data center cooling
The county is at capacity for reusable water based on data center projects that are approved or awaiting approval from the county. Â
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