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Gov. Youngkin will end of the California electric vehicle mandate in Virginia, effective at the end of 2024 when California’s current regulations expire. An official opinion from Attorney General Jason Miyares in response to a request by the Governor and Senate Republican Leader Ryan McDougle confirms that Virginia is not required to comply with expansive…
By Reed Carver Public comments on the Orme Farm application, proposed for 11.7-acres south of Leesburg, turned to the future of data centers in general during the Board of Supervisors Public Hearing on May 15. The proposal includes 508,000 sq. ft. of data center space, adjacent and south of Shreve Mill Road, east of the…
By Valerie Cury At the May 16 Purcellville Planning Commission meeting commissioners expressed surprise when they found out that Mayor Stan Milan and Vice Mayor Erin Rayner directed the town manager to put out a Request for Quotation, later revised to Request for Qualifications, for a Historic Downtown Master Plan along with Design Guidelines. A…
Loudoun County election officials remind residents that additional early voting sites will be open beginning Saturday, June 8, ahead of the June 18 primary election. In addition to the ongoing early voting at the Office of Elections and Voter Registration, voters may cast their ballots in person at: More information, including hours of operation at…
A senior hearing examiner for the State Corporation Commission, Judge Michael Thomas, recommends that the SCC deny the latest proposal by Dulles Greenway owners, Toll Road Investors Partnership II (TRIP II), to increase tolls along that road. “This thoughtful and detailed 159-page report acknowledges the voice of Loudoun County residents who have vehemently opposed higher…
The Land Trust of Virginia and the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association have protected 75.9 acres in Loudoun County. The historic “Crednal” property, located in southwestern Loudoun County about two miles southwest of Unison, is now protected by a permanent conservation easement donated to LTV. The owners of the property, Stanley and Anna Dees, spent…
Early Tuesday morning on May 14, a very important large family is seen crossing Main Street at the crosswalk, in the vicinity of Giant Foods – perhaps to get some vittles.
The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development has set the Spring Farm Tour for Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This is a signature program showcasing the rich agricultural heritage of Loudoun County. This event promises an unforgettable exploration of over 30 farms nestled in the…
With the retirement of Chief McAlister, Deputy Chief Dave Dailey will serve as the Interim Chief of Police effective May 1, until a permanent Chief is identified. Chief Dailey brings a wealth of experience to this role having served as Purcellville’s Deputy Chief for five years, and is well-equipped to lead the department during this…
By Valerie Cury During the April 18 Purcellville Planning Commission Meeting the town’s planning staff appeared to be obstructing, by direction of members of the town council and town management, planning commission efforts to complete the zoning ordinance rewrite – by refusing to return the latest version of the draft zoning ordinance to the planning…