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Palantir, BlueForge Alliance Partner To Accelerate Warship Production
Roll out of the Virginia-class submarine SSN 794 Montana at HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division in 2020. Photo: HII Palantir Technologies [PLTR] will use its Warp Speed digital data platform to help the Navy accelerate the production of...

Appalachian Power urges eligible customers to seek energy bill assistance
(WCYB) — With power bills on the rise, Appalachian Power is urging eligible customers to apply for government assistance programs. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, a federal initiative, is available to help income-eligible customers...

Virginia Tech Researchers Discover Ants as Ally in Fighting Spotted Lanternflies
Virginia Tech researchers, led by Assistant Professor Scotty Yang in the Department of Entomology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, have found a new way to use ants to determine if spotted lanternflies have invaded a new area. The...

Buc-ee’s Cuts Ribbon to First Virginia Site
After 17 months of construction and planning, Buc-ee’s has officially cut the ribbon to its first travel center in Virginia. Located in Rockingham County, the site sits at 74,000 square feet and features 120 fueling positions. Doors opened at 6...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Virginia Beach city in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Virginia Beach city...

Virginia Real Estate Law Updates for 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Virginia is implementing several key changes affecting real estate transactions, land use approvals, local governance, and secured lending. Below is a comprehensive overview of what’s changing – and how those changes may...
Virginia Lois Davis
Virginia Lois Davis passed away passed away peacefully Sunday night, June 29, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family and special caregivers. Born October 27, 1942, Lois was a lifetime resident of Smithville. She was a member of Whorton Springs...

Engineering Tomorrow’s Leaders
The story below is a preview from our July/August 2025 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you! STEM camps offer Roanoke Valley students pathways to future careers. With summer in full swing, parents and students across the...

Oh, Hello: Four-Star DE Tyson Harley Commits To Penn State
THE SKINNY Height/Weight: 6-foot-4, 215 pounds Hometown/High School: Washington D.C. (Gonzaga) Ranking: ★★★★ (0.8971 247Sports — No. 349 overall) Finalists: Maryland, Michigan State, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech THE HIGHLIGHTS THE TALE & OUTLOOK...

Gaithersburg Cabinetry & Millwork invests $320,000 to expand production line
RICHMOND, Va. — Gaithersburg Cabinetry & Millwork, a specialized architectural millwork manufacturer for high-end commercial interiors, plans to invest $320,000 to expand a production line in Fauquier County, Virginia. The company, which received...

Column: Embrace transportation energy independence this July 4
It’s an American tradition: hit the highways for the beach or other fun destinations during the July 4 holiday. Recently AAA released its annual July 4 travel projection, and it’s going to be another record year for American travelers — 72.2...

Wave of New Laws Takes Effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
As of July 1, residents across the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia have been adjusting to a slate of new laws that impact everything from minimum wage increases, to emerging technologies and public safety. In D.C., workers will see...

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow removal of consumer product safety commissioners
Audio By Carbonatix By Mike Scarcella WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump’s administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to intervene in his bid to fire three Democratic Consumer Product Safety Commission members by putting on...

LEED v5 and the Low Cost of Renewable Energy Create a New Momentum for Green Building
Despite the abrupt shift in U.S. energy policy, the numbers don’t lie. The cost of wind and solar energy is less than the cost of natural gas. This long-awaited advantage could pave the way for a boon in green building, helping developers to pitch...

Republican ticket leaders pitch unity, ‘common sense’ at Northern Virginia rally
In a show of defiance on Democratic turf, Virginia’s Republican ticket appeared together Tuesday night in deep blue Fairfax County to present a united front and rally support ahead of November’s statewide elections. Gubernatorial candidate and...

‘Don’t Maryland my Virginia’: Youngkin, 2025 GOP ticket rallies together for first time ahead of key election
Virginia GOP gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears speaks to Fox News Digital about her vision for Virginia. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! TYSONS CORNER, Va. – Outgoing Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlined a major rally Monday...

N. Va. print publications evolve to survive in increasingly digital industry
Some Northern Virginia newspaper publishers are taking creative chances to retain a viable print presence in an industry where online news is increasingly dominant. As instability in readership and advertising has disrupted revenue streams, some...
Aukus review puts spotlight on dramatic decline of US arms manufacturing
The US government’s decision last month to review the Aukus agreement has shaken the British and Australian governments – while also energising Australian opponents of the deal, who see this as an opportunity for Canberra to back out. Under the...

Cody Jinks Cancels 4th Of July Weekend Shows After Production Trucks Denied Entry Into Canada
Bad news for the Cody Jinks fans who were hoping to see him over the 4th of July weekend. While the United States will be celebrating Independence Day, Cody Jinks was supposed to be crossing the border, bringing his Texas outlaw sound to...

Appalachian Power urges customers to apply for assistance to pay energy bills
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As temperatures rise in the commonwealth, heat has the potential to increase your electric bill. Appalachian Power says it wants to let customers know they could be eligible for programs available to help with energy costs...