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Virginians rally at state capitol for data center industry oversight
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (170+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " A group of Virginians gathered at the state capitol Monday, urging lawmakers to impose stricter regulations on the rapidly expanding data center industry. Members of the Virginia Data Center Reform Coalition met with legislators, advocating for oversight of…...
Romance Scams on Coast Live
22+ hour, 12+ min ago (86+ words) Romance Scams on Coast Live'WTKR HAMPTON ROADS, VA'Love may be in the air around Valentine's Day, but while dating apps and social media platforms may be good ways to meet new people, users need to be cautious of scammers The…...
Cox Mobile phone case design contest gives scholarship to winner on Coast Live
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (95+ words) Cox Mobile phone case design contest gives scholarship to winner on Coast Live'wtkr.com Cox Mobile phone case design contest gives scholarship to winner on Coast Live HAMPTON ROADS, Va. " High school Boys & Girls Club members across the country submitted…...
Virginia lawmakers consider data center regulations amid growing concerns
2+ week, 6+ day ago (498+ words) Virginia lawmakers are taking a look at adding regulations to data centers as more and more pop up across the Commonwealth with chatter about them continuing in Hampton Roads. Amanda Doughty, a Newport News resident, created a petition opposing any…...
No proposal for Newport News data center: Mayor Jones
4+ week, 1+ day ago (216+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " Following a petition generating more than 4,000 signatures against a potential data center, Newport News city leaders are clarifying there is no proposal on the table to build one. "We love people to come out and make their…...
Newport News residents push back against potential data center near Fort Eustis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (339+ words) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. " A potential data center site has been identified near Fort Eustis, sparking community concerns and an online petition that has gathered nearly 3,000 signatures from residents opposed to the development. Amanda Doughty, a lifelong Peninsula resident, created the…...
Virginia Beach copper theft causes outages, over $1M in damages to Verizon
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (470+ words) Over $1 million in losses have been reported as dozens of pieces of equipment that provide internet and telephone services to people in Virginia Beach were damaged or destroyed, according to court records. Police records indicate people are trying to steal…...
Instagram says new feature gives you more control over your algorithm for reels
2+ mon, 21+ hour ago (160+ words) Instagram said it is giving users more control over their algorithm " with the help of artificial intelligence. The new feature launched on Wednesday is simply called "Your Algorithm," and is available in the "reels" tab of the social media platform....
Maximizing Your Online Experience on Coast Live
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (88+ words) Coast Live interviewed Ana Flores, who shared tips on prioritizing your time online and selecting the right internet plan to support your efforts. Maximizing Your Online Experience on Coast Live HAMPTON ROADS, VA'Our smart devices now remind us how much…...
Former Portsmouth postal worker pleads guilty to dumping 4,900 pieces of mail
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (255+ words) PORTSMOUTH, Va. " A former U.S. Postal Service employee has pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he dumped thousands of pieces of mail in Portsmouth because he felt overwhelmed by his route, according to court documents. Kristian Peele, 21, who was hired…...