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Berkeley County Blocks Valley Link | Charleston News
Berkeley County has officially halted the Valley Link Transmission Project, citing heavy local burdens on property rights, environment, and electricity costs — while benefits flow to out-of-state entities and energy giants. Spanning 260 miles from West Virginia to Maryland, this massive infrastructure plan faces fierce opposition from residents worried about permanent environmental damage, farmland disruption, and falling property values. With 23 community meetings held by Transource, FirstEnergy, and Dominion Energy, the county’s stance underscores that local voices can stop big projects in…
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