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Democrat Shannon Taylor Opposes Dominion/NextEra Energy Merger, Citing Potential Rate Hikes for Virginians

Democrat Shannon Taylor Opposes Dominion/NextEra Energy Merger, Citing Potential Rate Hikes for Virginians

Shannon Taylor, the Democratic nominee for Virginia's 1st congressional district, has publicly declared her opposition to the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. Taylor argues that this merger would create the largest utility monopoly in the United States and could lead to significant rate increases for Virginia residents. She highlighted that a previous NextEra merger in Florida resulted in billions of dollars in rate increases for customers. Taylor also criticized her opponent, Republican incumbent Rob Wittman, for allegedly benefiting from the merger through his stock holdings in NextEra, suggesting he is profiting while Virginians face higher utility costs. She has called on Congressman Wittman to divest his NextEra shares and speak out against the merger. This stance comes despite Dominion Energy being a significant supporter of Taylor during her 2025 Attorney General campaign.
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Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery Service to Richmond Region

Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery Service to Richmond Region

Amazon to Expand Prime Air Drone Delivery Service to Richmond Region
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Virginia Tech football: Hokies in the mix for JMU linebacker

Virginia Tech football: Hokies in the mix for JMU linebacker

Could the Hokies make one more big move before the season begins?
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On This Day: A 5.8 Earthquake Shook Virginia and Much of the East Coast

On This Day: A 5.8 Earthquake Shook Virginia and Much of the East Coast

While centered near the town of Mineral, the tremors were felt across an exceptionally wide geographical area, making it a unique seismic event in ...
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Sapporo to Cease Stone Brewing Operations in Escondido, Resulting in Layoffs

Sapporo to Cease Stone Brewing Operations in Escondido, Resulting in Layoffs

Sapporo to Cease Stone Brewing Operations in Escondido, Resulting in Layoffs
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Virginia's Shenandoah County Emerges as Agritourism Destination with Local Food and Wine

Virginia's Shenandoah County Emerges as Agritourism Destination with Local Food and Wine

Virginia's Shenandoah County Emerges as Agritourism Destination with Local Food and Wine
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Seeks Mergers and Acquisitions Associate in Richmond, VA

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Seeks Mergers and Acquisitions Associate in Richmond, VA

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Seeks Mergers and Acquisitions Associate in Richmond, VA
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Virginia General Assembly Initiates Study on Data Center Tax Exemptions and New Consumption Tax

Virginia General Assembly Initiates Study on Data Center Tax Exemptions and New Consumption Tax

Virginia's General Assembly has reconvened its Joint Subcommittee on Tax Policy to study existing tax exemptions for data centers and implement a new consumption tax on their energy usage. This initiative is a result of a compromise reached during earlier biennial budget negotiations. The subcommittee's initial meeting was informational, featuring presentations on current data center tax exemptions, environmental regulations, and details of the proposed consumption tax. Data centers meeting specific investment and job creation criteria are currently exempt from state retail sales and use tax on equipment. The new consumption tax will be 1.1 cents per kilowatt-hour, paid monthly, and is projected to generate up to $600 million annually. Any revenue exceeding this cap will be refunded to the data center operators, and the tax is set to expire after two years unless extended.
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Congressional Democrats Launch Investigation into ICE Agent Conduct Following Gun Incident in Virginia

Congressional Democrats Launch Investigation into ICE Agent Conduct Following Gun Incident in Virginia

Congressional Democrats, including Representatives Don Beyer (D-8) and Suhas Subramanyam (D-10) from Northern Virginia, have initiated an investigation into the conduct of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. This action follows an incident where an ICE officer allegedly pointed a gun at Carolina Molina, a Loudoun County resident, in a Bailey’s Crossroads parking lot. Molina filmed the encounter, which she later posted on Instagram. According to Beyer, the agent also falsely claimed Molina was following them and attempted to run them over. The investigation will be conducted in coordination with Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-11) and Democratic leaders of the Judiciary, Oversight, and Homeland Security committees. The lawmakers have also sent a letter to the FBI and the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, requesting an investigation into the altercation and asking for the agent involved to be placed on leave. They are seeking a response by August 31 and have requested the preservation of ...
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UNC’s defense must improve this season on 3rd and 4th downs

UNC’s defense must improve this season on 3rd and 4th downs

Late down situations were costly last season, and the Heels can’t afford to have history repeat itself.
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On This Day: FBI Raided John Bolton’s Home in Classified Documents Probe

On This Day: FBI Raided John Bolton’s Home in Classified Documents Probe

In August 2025, the home of former national security adviser John Bolton became the scene of an FBI raid, marking a significant development in an i...
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President Trump's Stance on Iran Criticized as Ineffective by The Dispatch Correspondent

President Trump's Stance on Iran Criticized as Ineffective by The Dispatch Correspondent

Kevin D. Williamson, a national correspondent at The Dispatch, has published an article titled 'Trump Is Impotent vs. Iran,' criticizing President Trump's approach to Iran. Williamson, who joined The Dispatch in 2022 after 15 years at National Review, suggests that President Trump's policies or actions regarding Iran have been ineffective. The article, published on August 21, 2026, reflects Williamson's perspective as a writer based in Virginia, known for his 'Wanderland' newsletter and his focus on reporting outside Washington D.C. The piece is part of a broader collection of his political writings.