Sean Jones
@seanjonesrtd.bsky.social
Covering Henrico, Hanover, and whatever else I find interesting for the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Hanover Supervisors appeared to favor a board that shares information, like reports about the plant’s condition, rather than an authority to take over day-to-day operations. They also considered stronger ties with Henrico as a source for water.
richmond.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Hanover Supervisors appeared to favor a board that shares information, like reports about the plant’s condition, rather than an authority to take over day-to-day operations. They also considered stronger ties with Henrico as a source for water.
Henrico talked up the possibility of becoming the region’s main water provider, and creating an authority for day-to-day operations. Several other options appeared to be under consideration, including one where the county disconnects entirely from the city.
Henrico may end reliance on Richmond water if regional solution isn't found
“If they can’t get their act together and we can’t get a deal (for a regional solution) … then we’re willing to protect our citizens without the city of Richmond’s
richmond.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Henrico talked up the possibility of becoming the region’s main water provider, and creating an authority for day-to-day operations. Several other options appeared to be under consideration, including one where the county disconnects entirely from the city.
A boil water advisory is also in effect for large portions of Hanover, including Atlee and Mechanicsville.
Hanover issues boil water advisory east of Interstate 95
County Manager John Budesky said all addresses east of Interstate 95 should conserve water if it is available to them. A boil water advisory is in effect for those residences.
richmond.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A boil water advisory is also in effect for large portions of Hanover, including Atlee and Mechanicsville.
2. What is now home to several data centers for Meta was once a fake airfield in WWII to trick any would-be invaders
White Oak's history as a WWII decoy base turned data center hub
The 2,400-acre "Elko tract" was transformed into a dummy Air Force base to trick possible incoming bomber pilots into thinking it was a real target.
richmond.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:24 AM
2. What is now home to several data centers for Meta was once a fake airfield in WWII to trick any would-be invaders