An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.

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An in-depth discussion on data centers in the region and a Caroline farmer fighting the exercise of eminent domain on some of his property along the Rappahannock River are two of the top stories covered by the Free Press this past week.
Tree Fredericksburg volunteers spent Saturday putting mulch around about 250 trees at James Monroe High School.
Anne Little with Tree Fredericksburg talks about the importance of having mulch around your trees and how much you should have.
Attorney Joshua Baker filed a motion to invalidate the Certificate of Take and dismiss the petition to condemn the property.
Wooly maintenence crew plays a key role in AES facility’s operation.
The goal of the project is to construct several data center buildings, each containing up to 300,000 square feet for a total of 792,000 square feet of commercial space.
A multi-agency investigation led by VDH found no reason for advisory to continue; source of odor not determined.
Fillagreen to open second location, on Caroline St., in September.
Comprehensive water sampling during the past three days do not indicate a public health risk.
Boil water instructions should be used for bulk water only. Residents under the Do Not Use Water Advisory should not try to treat the tap water themselves.
Volunteers from the Fredericksburg chapter of the NAACP, Mayfield Civic Association and Fredericksburg Fire Department have teamed up to spread awareness about the pipeline, constructed in 1964.
Upgrades and expansion to the Friends of the Rappahannock office on Fall Hill Avenue are in the works.
The study, which would take four to six months to complete, requires a $200,000 upfront payment to Dominion.
Climate change is a key factor in barrier island’s disappearance.
Despite a notice from the Virginia Outdoor Foundation regarding a conservation easement on the property, the county recently secured a petition for condemnation.
Southern-Maryland based Penzance submitted a pre-application to the City of Fredericksburg’s Technical Review Committee.
Underwater grasses act like the “antacids” of the Bay, diminishing the acidity of the water caused by agricultural runoff and untreated waste.
The 10-year agreement aims to preserve and protect animal, plant and aquatic habitats at the installation.
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.