AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoNor’easter Travel Disruptions: A powerful nor’easter is set to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, and coastal flooding across the East Coast, with Hampton Roads bracing for high winds, beach hazards, and coastal flood warnings through the weekend. Coastal Flooding & Ferry Delays: The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry may see intermittent service outages through Sunday due to high tides and strong winds, and Chincoteague is already dealing with flooding and road/visitor impacts. Road Work Closures: Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and other VDOT projects are scheduled for multiple night/weekend closures and ramp shutdowns Sept. 27–Oct. 3, so drivers should check 511 Virginia. Outdoor Recreation: Gov. Spanberger announced a second Free Fishing Weekend in Virginia (Sept. 25–27) with no license required, plus an Explore the Wild tool to find spots. Local Tourism & Events: Neptune Festival Boardwalk Weekend in Virginia Beach is moving many events indoors and canceling others due to oceanfront winds. Farm Aid Weekend in Virginia Beach: Farmers from across the country are gathering for Farm Aid’s Farmer Forum ahead of Saturday’s festival, with talks on land, data centers, consolidation, tariffs, and climate. Energy & Sustainability: Blacksburg is installing an 866.71 kW solar system at its transit facility under a 25-year power purchase agreement. Public Safety & Travel: Customs at Dulles arrested a New York man with 65 pounds of khat in checked bags. Housing Pressure: James City County is seeking state help after reassessments left homeowners facing steep property tax increases.
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