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Two trends converge on Botetourt County: Data centers and solar farms.
Both have stirred opposition, but many stances on both come into conflict with other long-held principles. Here's an overview of the politics involved and the tension points.
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7mReynolds Homestead: Who gets to tell the story of a place?
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14mA Roanoke accountant is now the nation's senior pickleball champion
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3mVirginia's congressional delegation solicits photos for a time capsule to be opened in 2276
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