AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTransmission & Grid Upgrades: Valley Link released reworked routes for its 765-kilovolt, 115-mile line across nine Central Virginia counties, aiming to cut impacts and keep the final path in the State Corporation Commission’s hands. Local Power Infrastructure: Appalachian Power is also planning upgrades tied to Google’s proposed Daleville data center, including replacing 17 miles of transmission line and improving substations, with a public meeting set for Wednesday. Data Center Development Scrutiny: Frederick County’s planning commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed Virginia Technology Park data center campus in Clear Brook, with residents focused on noise and water/electric demand. Healthcare Workforce: Centra (Lynchburg) says it will lay off 90 employees as it restructures amid reimbursement and other industry pressures. COVID Prevention: The FDA approved Shionogi’s oral ensitrelvir (Xocova) for postexposure COVID protection for adults and teens 12+, adding a new 5-day regimen option. Agriculture & Environment: Virginia Tech research finds glyphosate can disrupt honeybee foraging and may affect hive stability over time.
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