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The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance celebrated a banner year with eight new industrial projects creating over 400 jobs across the region. The annual meeting also honored late ABC13 anchor Mark Spain's legacy with a community impact award.
After a month-long legal battle, the massive Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is back on track to power hundreds of thousands of homes. Four other Atlantic Coast wind farms also won their court fights and resumed construction.
A Virginia horse has claimed the world record as the oldest living horse at 37 years old, thanks to decades of devoted care from the woman who's loved her since childhood. Paige Blumer and Fancy prove that lifelong bonds create magic.
A West Virginia rescue squad is teaching hands-only CPR to their community, addressing a critical gap that leaves over half of cardiac arrest victims without help before paramedics arrive. The simple skill requires only chest compressions and can make the difference between life and death.
A $4 billion private investment is bringing cutting-edge tech infrastructure and over 125 permanent jobs to West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle. The massive project required zero taxpayer dollars and signals a major shift for the Mountain State's economy.
Virginia just passed a bill that keeps big tax breaks for data centers but requires them to switch to clean energy and ditch diesel backup generators. It's a first-of-its-kind deal that could reshape how the tech industry powers the cloud.
America's largest offshore wind farm is back on track after a legal victory, with turbines set to start powering 660,000 homes by late March. Despite costly setbacks, the project is 70% complete and customers are protected from future cost increases.
America's biggest offshore wind project is 70% complete and will start generating clean energy in March, despite political headwinds. The 2.6 gigawatt Virginia project marks a major milestone for US renewable energy.
After a century of trying to restore the once-mighty American chestnut, Virginia Tech researchers can now use DNA to predict which young trees will survive blight, potentially bringing back a forest giant within a generation. The breakthrough means restoration efforts can move years faster than traditional breeding methods.
A volunteer program in Morgantown is turning empty apartments into welcoming homes for international students arriving thousands of miles from family. The Homestart Closet provides free furniture, bedding, and kitchenware to help newcomers settle in.
A high school wrestling team in West Virginia won their regional championship while honoring the memory of a beloved assistant coach who passed away earlier this year. The emotional victory came down to the final match, with Washington High edging out rival Hedgesville by just 5.5 points.
The University of Virginia women's swimming team just made history by capturing their seventh consecutive ACC championship, dominating a field that included three of the nation's top 10 teams. Junior Claire Curzan led the dynasty with five event victories in Atlanta.
Dominion Energy's massive offshore wind project off Virginia's coast is getting close to generating its first electricity, marking a major milestone for clean energy on the East Coast. Despite facing delays and budget challenges, the pioneering project is pushing forward.
America's largest offshore wind project is more than two-thirds finished and will start sending clean power to Virginia homes by March 2026. The 176-turbine farm will generate enough electricity to power hundreds of thousands of homes.
After surviving 26 years of addiction and abuse, Keila Rochford now dedicates her life to showing others what healing looks like. She and fellow survivor Vickie Meeks Miller are transforming their painful pasts into powerful outreach work across Virginia.
A middle school robotics team from Richmond County, Virginia just tied for first place at the region's premier STEM competition. Four students and their coaches beat out 35 teams to claim top honors at the Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren.
Virginia's first land-based wind farm is under construction in Botetourt County, bringing clean energy and economic growth to the community. The 75-megawatt Rocky Forge Wind Project will power Google's data centers while creating hundreds of jobs and millions in tax revenue.
A Westmoreland High School team took third place at Virginia's Innovation Challenge, competing alongside 35 teams to solve real engineering problems. The weekend event connects students with Navy engineers and national STEM leaders.
A math teacher in Alexandria just scored a $5,000 national grant to help students connect with America's founding story in creative new ways. Her project will include art contests, museum trips, and a lunch with local leaders.
After a 26-day federal shutdown nearly derailed America's largest offshore wind project, a Virginia court cleared the way for construction to resume on a facility that will power 660,000 homes. The massive wind farm is now 70% complete and on track to deliver clean energy by early 2027.
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