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AIStockWire · Richmond, VA

Nearby: Richmond, VA

Virginia Democrats seek local votes on data centers over 25 MW as JLARC estimates tax break returns 22 cents per dollar

Key points Virginia Democrats want local votes on every data center over 25 megawatts Virginia's plan would also ban data center NDAs with local officials JLARC estimated Virginia's data center tax break returned 22 cents per dollar Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger and the state's Democratic legislative leaders on Nov. 10 proposed requiring a local vote on every data center that uses more than 25 megawatts of power. The proposal is part of the 2027 legislative agenda they unveiled at the state Capitol in Richmond. Under the plan, those data centers could no longer be approved "by right," and local approval would be required regardless of prior project approvals. Democrats also want to bar data center companies from signing nondisclosure agreements with local officials. Bills for the agenda measures haven't been filed yet, the Virginia Mercury reported.

The Farmville Herald · Farmville, VA

Nearby: Farmville, VA

Herald Community Calendar for the week of Nov. 13

The Herald Church and Community Events calendar is published each Friday. Items must be submitted by 10 a.m. Monday for that Friday’s calendar. Events should be emailed to [email protected]. NOVEMBER 13 SPAGHETTI DINNER — The Randolph District Volunteer Fire Department. 2145 Cumberland Road, Farmville, will hold a veterans spaghetti dinner from 4:30-7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13. The meal includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, beverage and desserts. Tickets are $10 per person, and $6 for children 12 and under. Dine in or to-go plates available. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. NOVEMBER 14 VETERANS SALUTE — The Salute to Service-Veterans Day Extravaganza in Farmville will be held from noon-5 p.m. at Three Roads Brewing Co., 312 West Third Street. The free event is an annual community event honoring military veterans, families and patriots. Opening ceremonies will be at 1:30 p.m.

The Farmville Herald · Farmville, VA

Nearby: Farmville, VA

Expo connects families with services

A first-time disability services expo organized by Crossroads Community Services Board brought 59 providers to Farmville on Nov. 5, connecting families with resources and opening the door for expanded services in rural Southside Virginia. Held at the Firemen’s Sports Arena, the Disability Services Resource Expo exceeded organizers’ expectations, attracting agencies from across Virginia and residents seeking information about programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event was designed to address a persistent challenge across Crossroads’ seven-county service area: Families often struggle to find specialized services, while organizations that provide those services may be unfamiliar with the needs of rural communities. Elyssa Long, intellectual and developmental disabilities coordinator for Crossroads, said the expo grew out of concerns about the lack of of available resources and the difficulty families face navigating service systems.