REC STORIES

Give Locators a Target: Outline Your Dig Area Before You Contact VA811

Saturday | August 1, 2026
Planning to install a mailbox, fence post or shrub bed, but don’t want utility flags all over your entire yard?
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Meeting the Challenge of Rising Electricity Costs

Saturday | August 1, 2026
The electric industry is entering a period unlike anything we’ve experienced in decades. Demand for electricity is growing rapidly, costs are increasi...
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Prepare for Storm Season During Virginia’s Tax-Free Holiday Aug. 7-9

Saturday | August 1, 2026
Virginia’s Sales Tax Holiday, Aug. 7-9, is an opportunity to stock up on qualifying storm and emergency preparedness supplies without paying sales tax...
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