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Plans to Extend Scenic Potomac Heritage Trail to Harpers Ferry

NVRC Completes Feasibility Study for Potomac Heritage Trail Extension LoudounNow.com | Monday, April 28, 2025 By Mckenna Galloway Local leaders, guided by a feasibility study from the Northern Virginia Regional Commission, aim to extend the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail from Leesburg toward Harpers Ferry. The study evaluated potential routes,

BCT's Alice Frazier Named ICBA Chairman-Elect, Boosting Local Banking

BCT’s Frazier to Lead Independent Community Bankers of America LoudounNow.com | Friday, March 14, 2025 By Staff Report Alice P. Frazier, a prominent figure from BCT-Bank of Charles Town, has been appointed chairman-elect of the Independent Community Bankers of America, effective March 14. In her new role, she will

Hillsboro Community Invited to Shape Sweet Run State Park Plans

Input Sought on Sweet Run State Park Master Plan LoudounNow.com | Tuesday, March 11, 2025 By Staff Report The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks input on the master plan for Sweet Run State Park, located just north of Hillsboro. Residents are invited to a community meeting at the

Protecting Lovettsville's Scenic Landscape from Power Lines

Letter: Alfred and Irene Ghiorzi, Lovettsville LoudounNow.com | Sunday, March 9, 2025 By Staff In a letter published by LoudounNow.com, Alfred and Irene Ghiorzi of Lovettsville raise concerns about the PJM's approval for two major high-voltage transmission lines traversing the scenic lands of Neersville and Lovettsville. The

New 765kV Transmission Line to Boost Energy in Lovettsville Area

PJM Approves Loudoun’s First 765kV Transmission Line LoudounNow.com | Friday, February 28, 2025 By Hanna Pampaloni PJM Interconnection has approved a significant 765-kV transmission line project that will traverse northern Loudoun, extending from West Virginia through areas such as Lovettsville and into Maryland. This infrastructure is crucial for managing

Harpers Ferry Residents Voice Concerns Over Cluster Subdivisions

Ellis: Rural Development—The Difference Between Words and Actions LoudounNow.com | Monday, January 27, 2025 By John Ellis Residents in towns near Short Hill Mountain, such as Harpers Ferry, face challenges as new cluster subdivisions threaten to escalate traffic from 60 to over 250 vehicle trips daily. Concerns grow over

Community Battles Power Line Proposals Amid Data Center Demand

Year in Review: Power Crunch Spurred New Debates over Data Center LoudounNow.com | Wednesday, January 1, 2025 By Hanna Pampaloni This year, discussions surrounding the power demands of data centers dominated the local landscape, especially as transmission proposals from NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy sparked community action in towns like