Virginia
Goochland residents sue county over Technology Overlay District approval
GOOCHLAND COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Four Goochland residents are taking the county’s board of supervisors and planning commission to court, alleging officials failed to lawfully and clearly explain their approved Technology Overlay District (TOD).
In November, the board adjusted zoning rules and approved the TOD and a Technology Zone (TZ) to incentivize data centers and high-tech businesses to be in eastern Goochland.
That approval came after months of community meetings and public comment periods where neighbors shared concerns about the environmental impacts, noise emissions and the county’s rural character.
Plaintiff Cynthia Haas and informal legal advisor John Gessner both live near, but outside, the zone and believe their concerns could lead to unknown impacts of data center development and operations.
“Water, power: nobody knows. It borders on reckless to approve these — or make it easier for them to be built — without knowing exactly what the impacts are,” said Gessner, who also built a career as a zoning lawyer.
“[Data center development] is coming one way or the other,” Haas said. “You’re throwing all this stuff into the TOD without considering the consequences.”
After public hearings, the county made some changes to the project, such as increasing buffers around homes and reforming noise limits.
“It is true there were all sorts of public meetings, but there was never an opportunity to find out really what they were thinking and the reasoning for it,” Gessner said.
The lawsuit claimed Goochland did not properly advertise the project, violated zoning regulations and made last-minute changes to the district without hearing from residents.
Around 300 people have donated to support Haas’s and the plaintiff’s filing, in hopes of reversing the TOD.
A Goochland County spokesperson says its leadership stands by its approval process. In February, its board of supervisors approved a $250,000 fund for the county’s defense. If the county’s defense is less than $250,000, the spokesperson said the additional funds will be returned to the county’s unassigned general fund.
Another $100,000 is being used for the county’s defense, part of a public officials’ liability policy through the Virginia Association of Counties Self-Insurance Risk Pool.
County administration told 8News last year that revenues from businesses in the district would help lower residents’ taxes and help pay for a water and sewer service debt.
The county spokesperson said in part, “Adoption of the TOD and TZ establishes standards and expectations. It does not approve any specific project. Any proposed technology development must still comply with all applicable requirements…”
“We’re going to continue to fight this. We’re not going to let a group of men pass illegal legislation and get away with it,” Haas said. “That’s not the way this is going to working in Goochland anymore.”
A hearing is set for Tuesday, May 26, in the Goochland Circuit Court, where the court will decide which of the 8,500 documents filed will be submitted for the record.
Goochland has asked the court to throw the suit out, but a hearing for that has not been scheduled.
Learn more about the TOD and Goochland County’s full statement on the pending litigation here.
KINGWOOD, W.Va. (WBOY) — The West Virginia State Police are asking communities to keep an eye out for a missing woman last seen in Preston County.
According to a Facebook post by the WVSP, 29-year-old Shania Moser was last seen Thursday, March 26, at around 11 a.m. in the Albright Avenue area of Kingwood.
Moser is described in the post as having blonde hair and brown eyes, being 5′ 2″ tall, and was last seen wearing a purple hooded sweatshirt, dark pants and white Nike shoes.
At the time she was last seen she was driving a 2015 blue Ford Escape with a West Virginia registration reading 1G5016.
Those who have any information on the whereabouts of Moser are urged to call the WVSP at 304-329-1101.
Virginia
West Virginia Lottery results: See winning numbers for Powerball, Lotto America on March 28, 2026
The results are in for the West Virginia Lottery’s draw games on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on March 28.
Winning Powerball numbers from March 28 drawing
11-42-43-59-61, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from March 28 drawing
15-29-30-32-35, Star Ball: 09, ASB: 05
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Daily 3 numbers from March 28 drawing
0-7-1
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Winning Daily 4 numbers from March 28 drawing
2-7-3-5
Check Daily 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
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When are the West Virginia Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:59 p.m. ET Tuesday and Friday.
- Lotto America: 10:15 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Daily 3, 4: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday.
- Cash 25: 6:59 p.m. ET Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Virginia
WRIC ABC 8News wins awards at AP Broadcasters awards for continuous coverage, special program
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — At Virginia’s Associated Press (AP) Broadcasters awards on Saturday, 8News received seven awards, including three first-place awards. Our team was recognized for our coverage on the Waverly Two and special programs during Black History Month.
On Saturday, March 28, 8News attended the 2026 Virginia AP Broadcasters Award, which recognizes broadcast news operations in Virginia and West Virginia.
News anchor Deanna Allbrittin and Digital Producer Ryan Nadeau were honored for their continuous coverage of the Waverly Two, two men who were found not guilty but were still sentenced to life in prison.
We were also awarded first place in the Best Special Stream category for “Riverfront Rhythm” and Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for “What is Black?“, a special program during Black History Month from 8New’s Lindsey West.
Additionally, MaryCatherine Price received second place for Best Daily Stream for her podcast, “The Rundown.” It is a podcast that gives viewers an inside look into the newsroom.
Our Taking Action team was also a finalist for Best Multi-Platform Story for our continuous coverage of “Homeowner Horrors” throughout Central Virginia. We were also a finalist for Best News Promo on the “Richmond Tax Delinquency.”
Lastly, our very own Nolan Knight earned second place for Best Sports Anchor for his groundbreaking coverage on local sports in Virginia. He was also recognized at the 2025 AP Broadcast Awards for his coverage of Virginia sports.
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