AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCampus Safety: Police say a 19-year-old suspect, Camron Harris of Henrico, was arrested after hiding in a closet at Virginia State University following a shooting that wounded five; investigators are still seeking any additional gunmen and are weighing whether others acted in self-defense. Energy & Water: Appalachian Power will run a required capacity test at the Smith Mountain Project tonight, temporarily lowering Smith Mountain Lake by about a foot and raising Leesville Lake, with levels expected to return Tuesday. Road Work: Interstate 81 widening blasting and slow-rolls are set for weeks starting Aug. 24 in Roanoke and Botetourt counties, with daily timing posted weekly. Power Costs & Data Centers: A new federal proposal would tax electricity used by large data centers, aiming to make communities share less of the AI-driven power burden. Local Transit Disruptions: Nightly ramp closures begin Aug. 17 for the I-66 and Prince William Parkway interchange, with detours in place through Aug. 26. Business/Real Estate: AvalonBay and Equity Residential have cleared the final step to merge into Vivmark Residential, with dual headquarters in Arlington and Chicago.
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