The 77-page document covers economic/fiscal impacts, energy impacts and costs, natural/historic resource impacts, residential impacts, and the state’s use of tax exemptions to attract data centers.
LISTEN: Computers and company
Dave the Computer Guy with Techs in the Burg talks about how to handle your home computers and network system when company comes to visit.
Fiber-optic futures: Germanna hosts first cohort of AWS infrastructure program grads
Students get four-week introduction to careers associated with data center industry.
REC and Northern Neck assisting electric cooperatives impacted by Hurricane Helene
REC in Georgia, Northern Neck in Tennessee.
A big deal: Stafford’s largest data center gets green light
With 6-1 vote, county moves forward with Stafford Technology campus.
Panelists call for more transparency in data center operations
According to one panelist, ‘the utility and the industry are slapping high fives behind closed doors.’
Stafford Planning Commission recommends approval of 504-acre data center campus
The campus is expected to generate $88 million per year in tax revenue when completed.
Environmental groups in the region voice concerns about data centers
Sierra Club and Friends of the Rappahannock hope to rally residents to fight data center developments.
IT glitch caused delays in flights, business operations across Commonwealth
Gov. Glenn Youngkin asked the public to be patient amid delays as officials work to resolve the problems.
WATCH: Dr. Ryan reaches 1000 robotic surgeries
Seven years ago we talked with Dr. Ryan about his work with the da Vinci Si robotic system.
Yellen visits Stafford as part of effort to ensure rural areas no longer lag behind with broadband access
Secretary of Treasury visits Stafford to tout broadband project as part of Biden administration’s ‘Investing in America Agenda.’
‘Zombie’ data center project still has life in Caroline County
Proposed amendment to comprehensive plan to allow data centers in Jericho Road area is back before the board of supervisors after three previous rejections.
WATCH: History of flight displayed at Stafford Regional Airport
Open House this Saturday at the airport from 11-4 where you can see the Langley Aerodrome and talk with those responsible for bringing it to Stafford.
Congressional App Challenge opens for 7th District STEM students
Winning work will be displayed in U.S. Capitol building, shared online
Stafford’s Hornungs take a flier on reproducing historic aircraft
Father and son team of aviation and history lovers resurrect 1896 Langley Aerodome for all to see.
WATCH: Senator Warner talks about the future of TikTok
Virginia Senator Mark Warner says he’s confident that TikTok legislation signed into law by President Biden mean changes are coming.
Youngkin, AWS announce data center investment in Fredericksburg region
Planned centers in Caroline, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Louisa counties are part of a $35 billion investment.
LISTEN: Columbia Gas–Preparing for severe weather
Stephanie Benson with Columbia Gas talks with us about preparing for spring and summer storms. AND things to know about natural gas and storms…
LISTEN: Town Talk/STEAM-H Day at Germanna Community College
Jessica Matheson, Dr. Eric Earnhardt and Hussein Al-Khayyat talk about STEAM-H Day on April 6 for grades K-12. This is formerly Science and Engineering Day. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, Health.
WATCH: STEM in schools–keeping us all safer
Speaking to us at Innovation Challenge @ Dahlglren, Micahel Darnell says STEM students in school today will be some of the Dahlgren engineers of tomorrow