In most cities, this weekend was a wonderful snapshot of the beautiful days of summer. Summer is perfect for weekend getaways, music festivals and road trips. We have an east coast favorite that is a road trip and a weekend getaway all rolled up into one fabulous event. Virginia's most popular celebration of music, the Hampton Jazz Festival is back! The 45th annual Hampton … [Read more...]
Proposed Power Plant Divides Community
About 3 years ago, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative, ODEC, announced plans to build what would be Virginia's largest coal-fired power plant in Surry County in the 2016 to 2017 time frame. Currently, development of the power plant has slowed due to the economic recession, zoning permits, and approvals that are needed from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. … [Read more...]