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Data Centers: Amazon has abandoned its proposed $427 million Ashburn data center project after local opposition, agreeing to donate 25 acres for community use and put $5 million toward Loudoun County housing. The pullback adds to growing scrutiny of Virginia’s data center boom. Cybersecurity: Gov. Abigail Spanberger ordered a statewide plan to protect Virginia from AI-driven cyberattacks. Utility Costs: Southwest Virginia lawmakers want regulators to review Old Dominion Power’s proposed 23% rate hike, which could add about $43 a month to the average residential bill. Investment and Jobs: M.C. Dean plans to invest more than $400 million in a Caroline County expansion expected to create nearly 2,000 jobs. Eli Lilly has also broken ground on a $5 billion manufacturing facility in Goochland County.

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Oct. 23, 2026

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The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost: An Open Letter to the Virginia State Senate

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Blue Ridge Leader - Virginia

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Owned By	Valerie Cury
Year Founded	1985
Website	blueridgeleader.com
Domain Registration Year	2006
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Purcellville
Owner Country	United States

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In Virginia, trailer park residents fear electrical upgrade fight could force them out by winter

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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Owned By	Dave Finocchio & Anna Robertson
Year Founded	2022
Website	www.thecooldown.com
Domain Registration Year	2020
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Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
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Southwest Virginia lawmakers urge SCC review of Old Dominion Power

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WCYB - Virginia

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Owned By	Smith Family through Sinclair Broadcast Group
Year Founded	1956
Website	wcyb.com
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Bristol
Owner Country	United States

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Year Founded	2018
Website	www.actionnetwork.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
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Virginia leaders urge due process in Lucas indictment

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The Center Square - Illinois

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Year Founded	2019
Website	www.thecentersquare.com
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Illinois, Chicago
Owner Country	United States

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Amazon walks away from $427 million Virginia data center deal

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Owned By	FMN Holding, Inc.
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://www.americanbazaaronline.com/
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, District of Columbia, Washington D.C.
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TJ Maxx company adds Duluth, Virginia stores

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Owned By	Marcil-Black Family through Forum Communications Company
Year Founded	1869
Website	https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Minnesota, Duluth
Owner Country	United States

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Business Licenses: October 23, 2026

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Owensboro Times - Kentucky

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Owned By	Christy Chaney & Jason Tanner
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.owensborotimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2015
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Publication Location	United States, Kentucky, Owensboro
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