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Va. News: Old Mining Sites could become Data Centers, Helping Chesapeake Whales & Ships Co-Exist

Virginia Public Access Project

Remnants of southwestern Virginia's economic past may be among the keys to its economic future. And researchers are looking for ways to make the Chesapeake Bay safer for humpback whales.

Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project's VA News link.

This report, provided by Virginia Public Radio, was made possible with support from the Virginia Education Association.

Fred Echols is a producer/reporter for Radio IQ.