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Administrations lays plans to one-up America’s largest offshore wind farm
(The Center Square) – Installation of the country’s largest offshore wind farm began in earnest just two months ago off the coast of Virginia, and the Biden administration announced Friday it will be auctioning another even bigger wind energy lease sale off the coast of the commonwealth. Dominion Energy leased the approximately 113,000 acres that would become the site of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project in 2013. After installing two pilot turbines in 2020, the utility began the installation of the rest of its...
Virginia RDF facility operated by WIN Waste closes
A refuse-derived fuel plant in Portsmouth, Virginia, operated by a subsidiary of WIN Waste Innovations shut down on Sunday. The plant's closure means the Southeastern Public Service Authority, which serves several Virginia counties, now must send more of the waste it handles to landfill. The facility incinerated the fuel to...
Meet the 2024 All-Tidewater Baseball teams
First team ALL-TIDEWATER PLAYER OF THE YEAR Keegan Haesler, First Colonial junior outfielder/first baseman Helped lead the Patriots to their first state title in more than 30 years. Class 5 Player of the Year Class 5 Region A Player of the Year Batted .486 with 47 hits, 34 runs, 24 stolen bases and 22 RBIs. He also had a .565 on-base percentage with 14 walks, 12 doubles, two triples and two ...
Senior Extension Agent Rooted in Service
For Senior Extension Agent Adam Downing, summer doesn’t offer much respite from a schedule packed with programming and activities. After a day conducting agroforestry fieldwork in Montpelier – and ahead of a SHARP Logger Program training that he will be facilitating in Elkton – Downing shared reflections about his work for Virginia Cooperative Extension, how he found his way […]
Concord University to host the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge
ATHENS, WV (WVDN) – The Concord University Department of Business will be hosting the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge (CBC) on Thursday, October 24, 2024 beginning at 8:30 AM. The Business Challenge is designed to allow high school juniors and seniors from West Virginia and Virginia to showcase their business acumen in a competitive setting. […] The post Concord University to host the 31st Annual Concord Business Challenge appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Upcoming meetings and events in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area
As summer kicks into high gear, the D.C, Maryland and Virginia area is quickly becoming the place to be for fun in the sun. This week the AFRO interns compiled a mixture of events that will range from festivals, museum happenings, panel discussions and bike tours. Take a look at the events below to find something that piques your interest and don’t forget to register!
'I'm blessed that they gave me the opportunity' | Alexandria Fire Chief sworn in, making history as the first Latino Fire Chief
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A celebration was held inside Alexandria City Hall Tuesday night, as the new fire chief was officially sworn in. Felipe Hernandez Jr. was sworn in as Alexandria's next Fire Chief, and first permanent Latino Fire Chief. "I think it's important to be a representative, especially for...
DC police seek suspects in Southeast carjacking
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. police are asking for the community’s help to identify suspects involved in an unarmed carjacking in Southeast. Officers said the suspects approached a person in the 500 block of First Street, Southeast on Thursday, June 27 around 8:07 p.m. One of the suspects threatened...
Two men charged for armed carjacking offenses in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — Two men are facing charges for armed carjacking offenses in Southeast D.C., according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. On Monday, July 1, around 3:47 p.m. a man was robbed of his scooter in the 1100 block of Independence Avenue, Southeast, officials said. During the investigation,...
Police identify man killed in Southeast stabbing
WASHINGTON — D.C. Police are investigating a fatal stabbing that took place in Southeast on Monday. Police were called to the 3100 block of Buena Vista Terrace just before 6:45 p.m. for reports of a stabbing. When they arrived they found a man lying in the street suffering from stab wounds. He was taken to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Summer Nationals 2024, Day 4 Recap: Repetition is Key as Champions Strike Gold Again
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two days — two gold medals. All Jaelyn Liu (Star Fencing Academy / Fencing Institute of Texas) can see is gold after she recorded her second gold medal in as many days by winning the Cadet Women’s Foil crown one day after taking home the Division I Women’s Foil gold medal on July 1.
Man arrested after going on homophobic rant at Vienna pub displaying Pride flags
VIENNA, Va. - A man was arrested after reportedly going on a homophobic rant at a pub in Vienna after seeing Pride flags hanging in their beer garden. The incident happened around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, June 28 at Hawk & Griffin British Pub. Police responded to the restaurant after...
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