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6+ hour, 41+ min ago (1623+ words) LOUDOUN " When'Julia Mason'moved into her new home in'Loudoun Meadows'six years ago, the community was less than 10 years old, and the view across'Quail Ridge Lake'was a farm, with woods and a red-and-white barn. Mason didn't know that the same day she arrived, a developer broke ground for a 1-million-square-foot data center for'Amazon Web Services'that now rises 70 feet directly across from her home on a cul-de-sac in this community near'Aldie'in southeastern'Loudoun County. A data center is seen from a street in the Loudoun Meadows housing community in'Loudoun County. The view from the community landing on'Quail Ridge Lake'now features the Amazon complex on one side and a 1.5-million-square-foot data center built by Microsoft on the other, with an electric power substation next to it. Neither data center is operating yet, but their presence is inescapable. "It was a farm when we were looking…...

10+ hour, 35+ min ago (813+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " A brewery known for its German-style beers and pizza is betting big on one of Norfolk's most historic and fast-changing neighborhoods. Wasserhund Brewing Company has opened a new location on Granby Street in the Railroad District, a pocket of the city that falls within the Park Place neighborhood and has seen a wave of small-business investment over the last several years. Co-owner Christine Holley said Park Place felt different from the start. "Park Place is a really unique spot within Norfolk," she said. "They're really trying to develop the area with some really unique shops" the guy that built these tables is literally across the street. He forklifted them over." The new taproom and restaurant, which officially opened on Veterans Day, is Wasserhund's third location in Hampton Roads, joining existing spots in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake. Holley said…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago (231+ words) Four-star quarterback Troy Huhn, ESPN's No. 10 pocket passer in the 2026 cycle, announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on Monday, reuniting with coach James Franklin as the latest former Penn State pledge to join the Hokies' incoming recruiting class. Hunh, a 6-foot-4, 215-pound prospect from San Marcos, California, began Monday as the top uncommitted quarterback in the SC Next 2026 ESPN 300. Intially committed to Penn State in June 2024, Huhn decommitted on Oct. 16 -- four days after the program fired Franklin. Huhn's decision to join the Hokies arrived hours after Cole Bergeron, the nation's 34th-ranked pocket passer, decommitted from Virginia Tech on Monday. Huhn competed in the Elite 11 Finals in June and projects as a prototypical, big-armed pocket passer at the next level. He completed 75% of his passes for 2,438 yards and 29 touchdowns and added eight rushing scores in his senior season at California's Mission…...

16+ hour, 59+ min ago (189+ words) NC State and Virginia will open the 2026 College Football Season in Brazil, in the first-ever game in South America. N.C. State and Virginia will open next season in Brazil, becoming the first college football game played in South America. The game will be played Aug. 29, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, according to an announcement from the schools, organizers and the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Brazil game, first reported by Pack Pride in November, will count as a league game. The teams had agreed to a home-and-home nonconference series that wouldn't count in the ACC standings since games were added outside the league scheduling model. The Wolfpack won this year's matchup in September. The Brazil game would replace the Cavaliers' home game that was set for next year, though now it's been integrated into the league slate as the ACC moves to a…...

18+ hour, 15+ min ago (37+ words) Parker Henry reflects on settling in New England, raising her kids, and navigating the uncertainty that comes with her husband Hunter Henry's NFL career. Wasserhund Brewing taps into Park Place's neighborhood energy with new Norfolk location...

18+ hour, 51+ min ago (247+ words) Freight Class I Norfolk Southern and Amtrak team up with Toys for Tots for holiday train in New York The train will run Dec. 13 between Binghamton and Delanson, N.Y. BINGHAMTON, N.Y. " Norfolk Southern, Amtrak, and the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation will team up on Dec. 13 for the 26th run of their Holiday Train over the former Delaware & Hudson between Binghamton and Delanson, N.Y. Since its inception, the Holiday Train partnership has collected hundreds of thousands of toys and brought holiday cheer to countless families across the Northeast, the groups said in a news release. Since 2022, Norfolk Southern has given the Toys for Tots Foundation nearly $500,000 in support of their mission. This year's version of the train will make five stops: "For over 75 years, Toys for Tots has worked to ensure every child experiences the magic of the holidays. Our collaboration with…...

21+ hour, 6+ min ago (73+ words) A crash on a busy road is causing delays of around 30 minutes for motorists this morning. There are heavy delays on the A140 near Tasburgh due to the crash. Traffic is queuing from Newton Flotman to Upper Tasburgh. Drivers are advised to find alternative routes. The extent of injuries suffered in the crash is currently unknown. One person has been taken to hospital as a precaution, a spokeswoman for Norfolk Constabulary confirmed....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago (42+ words) The National Weather Service collected snowfall data from Saturday, Nov. 29. A winter storm warning was issued for all of southeast Wisconsin. Winter storms cause flight delays at Norfolk airport during holidays Winter storms cause flight delays at Norfolk airport during holidays...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago (104+ words) Norfolk is set to be one of the most popular staycation spots next spring. A study by Parkdean Resorts used Google search data to predict which destinations people are looking to visit in spring 2026. Norfolk came in tenth place. Over the last 12 months, there has been a 29pc increase in the number of searches for holidays in Norfolk. Each month, there are more than 4,500 searches specifically about visiting Norfolk in the spring. Nelson's county was beaten to the top spot by the New Forest, which is expected to be the most desirable location, and Whitby, which came in second place....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago (316+ words) NORFOLK, Va. " Winter storms in the Midwest caused delays Sunday for travelers heading into Norfolk International Airport, pushing back several flights from Midwest cities. Thousands of people are trying to make it home for the holidays, but because of delays and cancellations that won't be happening. "My flight was for 5:40. I got to the gate and noticed there were no people down there," said traveler Natalie Rodriguez. Another passenger, Phoebe Murtishaw, said she first saw the delay on her airline's mobile app. "I got a notification on the Delta app that said it was delayed originally by three minutes and then by, I think, 26 minutes," she said. Both Rodriguez and Murtishaw planned to travel home Sunday evening, but delays and cancellations left them spending an unexpected extra night in Norfolk. Murtishaw said a tight connection in Atlanta ultimately made it…...