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Laying the Groundwork for Safety
Virginia is trying to get broadband to 162,000 locations. Old utility poles may get in the way.
Electric co-ops to test long-duration batteries

Electric co-ops to test long-duration batteries

Virginia’s smaller, more rural network of electric service providers is the latest group to test the waters of long-duration battery storage as it awaits an infusion of funds from the federal government.

Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail meetings draw both fears and fans

Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail meetings draw both fears and fans

The proposed trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by state officials. It would run for 26 miles on a former rail bed. Proponents say it will help the local economy, while opponents have raised concerns about safety and maintenance. October 2023 by...

Growers reaching back to soil steamers

Growers reaching back to soil steamers

Steam generators can be used to heat crop soil, killing or deactivating harmful elements such as nematodes, fungi and viruses, and it’s a viable alternative to the use of chemicals and fumigants.