Data Centers & Power: Google’s Chesterfield data-center construction site was cited after sediment runoff reached a stream and wetlands. Separately, a company declined to finalize a New River Valley commerce-park deal that included a data center, while Virginia’s transformer industry is booming amid rising electricity demand. Utility Costs: Dominion-NextEra merger hearings centered on rates and data-center demand; regulators also limited access to a disputed memo. Arlington is considering a 72% increase in public EV-charging rates. Industry & Jobs: A Norfolk maritime repair company plans to add 40 jobs, and a $1.2 million grant will expand Hampton Roads maritime training. Virginia Beach-based Haynes Furniture and The Dump are closing, ending a 128-year retail history. Development: A Newport News affordable-housing project secured $97.8 million in financing, while Alexandria’s $120 million Samuel Madden Homes redevelopment reached a construction milestone. Wine: Virginia’s industry now spans more than 300 wineries and nearly 5,000 acres of vines, with state wines earning strong marks at a Paris blind tasting.