Prince William Times: In the wake of gravesites’ desecration, county plan to preserve historic cemeteries takes shape

In the wake of gravesites’ desecration, county plan to preserve historic cemeteries takes shape | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Jill Palermo Times Staff Writer May 19, 2021 Frank Washington, a native of Thoroughfare, talks about the importance of preserving the area’s historic cemeteries during a Read More …

Thoroughfare and The Settlement – statements from Joyce Hudson at 051821 press conference and Board meeting

Settlement and Thoroughfare Historic Preservation Joyce Hudson, Alliance to Save Carver Road May 18, 2021 Good evening, my name is Joyce Hudson and I reside in the Potomac District and a property owner in the Settlement community in the Brentsville District I’m addressing the proposal Read More …

Supervisor Candland: Data Centers will destroy our rural and historic areas

Data Centers Will Destroy Our Rural and Historic Areas (mailchi.mp) Data Centers Could Be Coming To Your Neighborhood…First Up – Heritage Hunt and the Manassas Battlefield Dear Friends: For months, I have been keeping you updated about the unprecedented moves by the Democrat majority on Read More …

May 18, 2021: Thoroughfare Update and Data Center Encroachment

The outcomes from the May 4 Board meeting were a mixed bag of some good news, and some bad news. The good news is that the desecration and disrespect to the Thoroughfare community in the Rural Crescent has finally been acknowledged by the entire Board. There was Read More …

Prince William Times: Letter to Editor: Pledge to protect Thoroughfare must be put into action

LETTER: Pledge to protect Thoroughfare must be put into action | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com The Prince William Board of County Supervisors publicly made a bipartisan decision Tuesday, May 5 to take the immediate steps necessary to address the magnitude of what has happened here in Read More …

Fauquier Times: Data centers and electric vehicles will drive up Virginia electricity demand, UVA forecaster predicts

By Sarah Vogelsong Virginia Mercury May 5, 2021 Transmission lines leading to a electric substation in Charles City County. Sarah Vogelsong/Virginia Mercury Courtesy of the Virginia Mercury Demand for electricity is likely to balloon in Virginia over the next three decades as data centers flock to Read More …

Prince William Times: Supervisors vote to allow rural landowners to sell their development rights

Supervisors vote to allow rural landowners to sell their development rights | News | princewilliamtimes.com By Daniel Berti May 5, 2021 Members of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors listen as residents speak about proposed changes to county land-use policies aimed at preserving more Read More …

Prince William Times: Letter to Editor: County board must consider drinking water impact before developing the rural crescent

LETTER: County board must consider drinking water impact before developing the rural crescent | Opinion | princewilliamtimes.com We urge the Prince William Board of County Supervisors to obtain critical data and be more accountable prior to making land-use decisions that impact people and our environment Read More …

Just like the screaming Eagle, We ALL must show up for the Rural Crescent – May 4

A diverse community gathered to pay homage and respect to the formerly enslaved, the Native Americans, and the multitude of other souls buried at a documented historic cemetary which has recently been desecrated in Thoroughfare.  While the group formed a circle to participate in an Read More …

More data centers, transmission line and substations for Haymarket/Gainesville

The Planning Commission voted on April 21 to approve a proposal for a 1.2M sq. ft. data center campus 1/2 mile from the southeast end of Haymarket.  The Village Place Technology Park of Gainesville along Rte. 55, adjacent to 222 homes in Village Place, will Read More …