July 8, 2026
Local News
Community groups mobilize opposition at Valley Link open house
Community members from across Central Virginia gathered outside Valley Link’s open house at the Betty J. Queen Center on Tuesday, June 23, urging attendees to join a growing regional opposition effort against the proposed transmission project.
Congressional candidate shares Valley Link thoughts
Fifth District Congressional candidate Melanie Lucero was one of the attendees for the June 23 open house at the Betty Queen Center, the third opportunity for Louisa residents to speak with Valley Link representatives about the impact of the proposed project.
Louisa County breaks AFD application record
Louisa County has broken a record. In just seven months, the County has received 25 Agricultural and Forestal District (AFD) applications representing 9,778.75 acres to enter into agreements to remain agricultural or forestal land for a minimum of 10 years. The last time the County saw a similar level of participation was in 1998, when 9,693 acres were added to AFDs through the creation of the South Anna, Green Springs, and Patrick Henry districts.
Leadership Louisa Graduates Class of 2026, developing county’s future leaders
Twenty-two of Louisa County’s emerging and established leaders have completed a six-month journey of professional growth, community engagement, and leadership development through the Leadership Louisa Class of 2026.
Local students earn REC Scholarships
Seventeen local students have earned a combined $20,000 in scholarships from Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC), supporting their plans to continue their education at colleges, universities and technical schools.
Louisa County BoS sends letters to Valley Link and PJM
On June 17, the Louisa County Board of Supervisors sent two letters in reference to the Valley Link proposed Joshua Falls to Yeat 765 kV transmission line. The letters are available in their entirety on louisacounty. gov and a summary follows below.
Louisa Supervisor hints at future additional reservoir
Data center development discussed on C’ville podcast
CORRECTION
Last week’s issue of The Central Virginian incorrectly stated the end date for the six-week road closure and detour on Route 33. It should have read the closure is expected to last from June 15 to July 31.
Blue Ridge Shores residents rally against Valley Link project
Residents impacted by the Valley Link Transmission project continue to gather and voice concerns about the proposed route and the potential threat to the community and the surrounding landscape. Updated routes were released in May, significantly increasing the proposed project’s proximity to Blue Ridge Shores residential community.