# town talk (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover town talk. Page: Feed: --- ## [Shingles Shot May Help Protect the Brain (8-23-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/shingles-shot-may-help-protect-the-brain/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shingles-shot-may-help-protect-the-brain) _2026-08-23 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The shingles vaccine, already recommended for adults 50 and older to prevent a painful rash, may also offer another benefit: a lower risk of dementia. Researchers at Stanford University studied a vaccine rollout in Wales that created a natural experiment. Because eligibility was based on age, researchers were able to compare similar groups of older adults who did and did not receive the shingles… ## [VDOT: Warren County Traffic Alert for August 24 – 28, 2026 (8-23-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/vdot-warren-county-traffic-alert-for-august-24-28-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vdot-warren-county-traffic-alert-for-august-24-28-2026) _2026-08-22 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in Warren County in the coming weeks. Scheduled work is subject to change due to inclement weather and material supply issues. Motorists are advised to watch for slow-moving tractors during mowing operations. When traveling through a work zone, be alert to periodic changes in traffic patterns and lane closures. Continue reading VDOT:… ## [Warren County School Board Reviews Visitor Rules, Special Education Support and Summer Meal Growth (8-23-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/warren-county-school-board-reviews-visitor-rules-special-education-support-and-summer-meal-growth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warren-county-school-board-reviews-visitor-rules-special-education-support-and-summer-meal-growth) _2026-08-22 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The Warren County School Board spent much of its Aug. 19 meeting looking at how students, parents and visitors interact with local schools, while also approving a new agreement for specialized student services, broadband funding and several other items. Among the evening’s longer discussions was the first reading of an updated School Visitors policy. Continue reading Warren County School Board… ## [Every Community Needs Champions (8-23-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/every-community-needs-champions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-community-needs-champions) _2026-08-22 · Scott Turmeyer · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Every successful community has them. They are the people who look at an empty storefront and see what could be there. They see an old building and imagine it restored. They see an underused park and imagine families gathering there. They see a struggling business and make a point to walk through the door. Continue reading Every Community Needs Champions at Royal Examiner. ## [Fauquier Health to Join Bon Secours Mercy Health Network (8-22-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/fauquier-health-to-join-bon-secours-mercy-health-network/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fauquier-health-to-join-bon-secours-mercy-health-network) _2026-08-22 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Fauquier Health is expected to join the Bon Secours Mercy Health network this fall, under an agreement announced by Lifepoint Health. Lifepoint has signed an agreement to transition ownership of Fauquier Health to HealthSpan Partners, thereby making the hospital a network partner of Bon Secours Mercy Health. The organizations say patients should not expect immediate changes to the care they… ## [Historical Travels: Beaver Lake, Utah (8-22-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/historical-travels-beaver-lake-utah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historical-travels-beaver-lake-utah) _2026-08-22 · James Finck · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Before my semester begins next week, I was able to fit in one more trip out west to attend my nephew’s wedding. Most of the family festivities took place in Provo and St. George, Utah, but, as I always do, I looked for interesting historical sites to explore and opportunities to learn more about the region’s past. Continue reading Historical Travels: Beaver Lake, Utah at Royal Examiner. ## [Why Your Birthday Is Worth Celebrating at Any Age (8-22-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/why-your-birthday-is-worth-celebrating-at-any-age/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-your-birthday-is-worth-celebrating-at-any-age) _2026-08-22 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Birthdays can look very different as the years go by. A child’s party may include balloons, games, and a crowded table, while an older adult might prefer dinner with family, coffee with a close friend, or a quiet afternoon doing something they enjoy. No matter how elaborate or simple the occasion, marking another year can offer benefits that go well beyond cake and presents. Continue reading Why… ## [How Much Is Too Much? (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/how-much-is-too-much/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-much-is-too-much) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ I can’t say I agree with a member of the Board of Supervisors physically assaulting a member of the public. Violence is not the answer. But can we also acknowledge something that seems to have been lost in the outrage: what happened didn’t happen in a vacuum. It appeared to have been provoked by what had been written and said about the supervisor. Continue reading How Much Is Too Much? at Royal… ## [When Leadership Forgets Who Wears the Servant’s Cloak (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/when-leadership-forgets-who-wears-the-servants-cloak/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=when-leadership-forgets-who-wears-the-servants-cloak) _2026-08-21 · Walt Mabe · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ ​There is a vast difference between holding a public office and wearing a crown. For anyone who has ever stepped into the arena of local government, the reality of the job is clear right from the start: you are going to take heat. You will sit under hot lights, listen to passionate arguments, and face citizens who disagree with your vision. Continue reading When Leadership Forgets Who Wears the… ## [Sanders “Ray” Rowe (1940 – 2026) (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/sanders-ray-rowe-1940-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sanders-ray-rowe-1940-2026) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Sanders “Ray” Rowe, 85, of Middletown, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Magnolia at Front Royal. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 2 PM at Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia, with Pastor Doug Bowers officiating. Continue reading Sanders “Ray” Rowe (1940 – 2026) at Royal Examiner. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C9WoFeLWN462) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Virginia State Police Report $8.5 Million in Drug Seizures During Weekly Operations (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/virginia-state-police-report-8-5-million-in-drug-seizures-during-weekly-operations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-state-police-report-8-5-million-in-drug-seizures-during-weekly-operations) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Virginia State Police reported seizing more than $8.5 million worth of illegal drugs during statewide crime suppression operations conducted from Aug. 12 through Aug. 18. According to the agency’s weekly report, State Police worked with local, state, and federal partners on criminal investigations and interdiction efforts across the Commonwealth. Continue reading Virginia State Police Report $8.5… ## [Front Royal Lifts Voluntary Water Conservation Restrictions After Recent Rainfall (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/front-royal-lifts-voluntary-water-conservation-restrictions-after-recent-rainfall/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=front-royal-lifts-voluntary-water-conservation-restrictions-after-recent-rainfall) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The Town of Front Royal has lifted its voluntary water conservation restrictions following recent rainfall in the area. The change took effect Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Town officials thanked residents and businesses for reducing water use during the recent conservation period. “The Town of Front Royal greatly appreciates your efforts and thanks you for your assistance in conserving our water… ## [Virginia Health Department Improves Nursing Home Inspection Backlog, Reforms Sanction Criteria for Facilities (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/virginia-health-department-improves-nursing-home-inspection-backlog-reforms-sanction-criteria-for-facilities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=virginia-health-department-improves-nursing-home-inspection-backlog-reforms-sanction-criteria-for-facilities) _2026-08-21 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Stories of neglect in care or unsanitary living situations have plagued several of Virginia’s nursing home facilities in recent years, and data back up a lapse in oversight by state agencies. With reform efforts underway, the Virginia Department of Health officials said they aim to adopt sanction criteria by the end of the year to rein in bad actors and get troubled facilities back on track.… ## [After Eastern Groundwater Report Detailed Aquifer Concerns, Virginia Lawmakers Consider Policy Shifts (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/after-eastern-groundwater-report-detailed-aquifer-concerns-va-lawmakers-consider-policy-shifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=after-eastern-groundwater-report-detailed-aquifer-concerns-va-lawmakers-consider-policy-shifts) _2026-08-21 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ After the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality released a 117-page report indicating that available groundwater east of Interstate-95 is “declining (in) availability in the near future,” the agency pitched recommendations on how to tackle the issue to lawmakers Thursday in Richmond. The report detailed the groundwater needs for the Eastern Groundwater Management Area, and showed that the… ## [Rachel Judith Brandon Sears (1944 – 2026) (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/rachel-judith-brandon-sears-1944-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rachel-judith-brandon-sears-1944-2026) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Rachel Judith Brandon Sears, 82, of Fairfax, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Cherrydale Health and Rehab in Arlington, Virginia. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Larrimor officiating. Interment will follow in Bentonville Baptist Church Cemetery in Bentonville. Continue reading Rachel Judith Brandon… ## [Ingrid Jolly (1944 – 2026) (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/ingrid-jolly-1944-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ingrid-jolly-1944-2026) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Ingrid, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and counselor to many, has taken the final steps on her universal spiritual journey and transcended into the light. Ingrid was born in the Eifel region of Germany, and following a post-war childhood, she embarked on a life of adventure and discovery. Continue reading Ingrid Jolly (1944 – 2026) at Royal Examiner. ## [Royal Shine Builds on Detailing Legacy With New Name, Same Focus on Quality (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/royal-shine-builds-on-detailing-legacy-with-new-name-same-focus-on-quality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-shine-builds-on-detailing-legacy-with-new-name-same-focus-on-quality) _2026-08-21 · Mike McCool · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ A familiar auto detailing business in Front Royal has a new name and new ownership, but its owners say the focus remains the same: taking care of vehicles with a personal touch and attention to detail. Royal Shine, located at 1852 N. Royal Avenue, is operated by Chris Hale with help from his father, Jim Hale. Continue reading Royal Shine Builds on Detailing Legacy With New Name, Same Focus on… ## [ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/order-of-publication-in-the-circuit-court-for-warren-county-virginia-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=order-of-publication-in-the-circuit-court-for-warren-county-virginia-12) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ VIRGINIA: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR WARREN COUNTY In rem: Lots 17 and 18 of Block One of Blue Ridge Mountains Estates DARREN YUNKER, Plaintiff, v. ELOISE BENNETT a/k/a ELOISE POSEY, VIVA DIANE WEAKLEY a/k/a DIANE WEAKLEY, ALLIE.J. Continue reading ORDER OF PUBLICATION: In the Circuit Court for Warren County, Virginia at Royal Examiner. ## [Coolidge on Education and Careers (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/coolidge-on-education-and-careers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=coolidge-on-education-and-careers) _2026-08-21 · Cal Coolidge · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ After a couple of weeks off as schools came back into session, let us see what the 30th President had to say about education and the noble profession of teachers in speeches and quotations given 100 years ago. In an address as Vice President in 1922, Coolidge praised the profession, saying…. Continue reading Coolidge on Education and Careers at Royal Examiner. ## [Gourmet Halloumi Burgers Bring Bold Flavor to the Summer Table (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/gourmet-halloumi-burgers-bring-bold-flavor-to-the-summer-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gourmet-halloumi-burgers-bring-bold-flavor-to-the-summer-table) _2026-08-21 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ These vegetarian burgers feature golden slices of halloumi cheese, crisp vegetables, and a cool herb sauce for a fresh and satisfying summer meal. Halloumi holds its shape when cooked, making it a good choice for burgers. Frying the cheese for a few minutes on each side gives it a crisp, browned exterior while keeping the inside firm and tender. Continue reading Gourmet Halloumi Burgers Bring Bold… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rDL0diPAlhod) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Warren County Supervisor Charged With Assault and Battery Following Meeting (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/warren-county-supervisor-charged-with-assault-and-battery-following-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=warren-county-supervisor-charged-with-assault-and-battery-following-meeting) _2026-08-20 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Warren County Board of Supervisors member Hugh B. Henry has been charged with assault and battery following a physical altercation with a community member after Tuesday night’s Board of Supervisors meeting, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred Tuesday, Aug. 18, in the parking lot following the meeting. Continue reading Warren County Supervisor Charged With Assault… ## [Town Planning Commission Recommends Changes to Zoning & Deputy Zoning Administrators Appointment Processes (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/town-planning-commission-recommends-changes-to-zoning-deputy-zoning-administrators-appointment-processes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=town-planning-commission-recommends-changes-to-zoning-deputy-zoning-administrators-appointment-processes) _2026-08-20 · Roger Bianchini · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ On Wednesday, August 19, the Front Royal Planning Commission convened a meeting followed by a work session. Both were held at Town Hall beginning at 6 p.m. Top meeting agenda Items included approval of a one-item Consent Agenda for a hearing on a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a short-term rental proposal on an as-yet-undetermined September date. Continue reading Town Planning Commission… ## [Supervisor Henry’s Conduct During and Following the August 18, 2026 Board Meeting (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/supervisor-henrys-conduct-during-and-following-the-august-18-2026-board-meeting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=supervisor-henrys-conduct-during-and-following-the-august-18-2026-board-meeting) _2026-08-20 · Letter to the Editor · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ To my fellow members of the Board of Supervisors: I am writing publicly because I believe this Board has an obligation to respond, and I do not believe that obligation can wait for the next regularly scheduled meeting. On the evening of August 18, during member reports, Supervisor Hugh Henry singled out a member of the public in the audience during his board report, read aloud posts the man had… ## [Ruby E. Fristoe (1937 – 2026) (8-21-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/ruby-e-fristoe-1937-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ruby-e-fristoe-1937-2026) _2026-08-20 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Ruby E. Fristoe, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on August 10, 2026. Ruby was an avid worker who took great pride in all that she did. She loved flowers, and her chickens were among her two favorite things. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Fristoe, her father, William “Bill” Bolen and her grandfather who she called “Daddy”. Continue reading Ruby E. Fristoe (1937 – 2026)… ## [USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates, Lawmakers Say It Puts 400,000 Acres in Virginia At Risk (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/usda-advances-roadless-rule-repeal-advocates-lawmakers-say-it-puts-400000-acres-in-virginia-at-risk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=usda-advances-roadless-rule-repeal-advocates-lawmakers-say-it-puts-400000-acres-in-virginia-at-risk) _2026-08-20 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The United States Department of Agriculture is nearing a full repeal of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule that protects millions of acres of virgin forestland nationwide. In Virginia, if the rule is repealed, it would open up an estimated 400,000 acres of forest, largely across the Shenandoah Valley region, to development. Continue reading USDA Advances Roadless Rule Repeal; Advocates,… ## [Violent Crime in US Fell at Record Pace in 2025 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=violent-crime-in-us-fell-at-record-pace-in-2025) _2026-08-20 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline in the national violent crime rate since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936, according to new national data. The estimated murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate also fell 18.1%, to 4.1 killings per 100,000 people — tying the lowest rate recorded since national estimates began.… ## [Simple Ways to Find More Inner Peace (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/simple-ways-to-find-more-inner-peace/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simple-ways-to-find-more-inner-peace) _2026-08-20 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Life brings difficult emotions, and over time, feelings such as regret, anger, guilt, sadness, grief, and jealousy can become a heavy burden. While there is no single path to inner peace, a few everyday habits can help people manage those emotions and create more room for calm. One important step is talking about what you are feeling. Continue reading Simple Ways to Find More Inner Peace at Royal… ## [Number of Retiring U.S. Senators Ranks Among Top 5 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/number-of-retiring-u-s-senators-ranks-among-top-5/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=number-of-retiring-u-s-senators-ranks-among-top-5) _2026-08-19 · James Finck · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ I have said this many times before, but the number-one question I am asked when I give talks is: Are we more divided now than ever? My answer is always no. We fought a war in 1861 and have not gotten as bad as the 1960s. The problem now is, I think, we might have caught up to, and possibly surpassed, the 1960s. Continue reading Number of Retiring U.S. Senators Ranks Among Top 5 at Royal Examiner. ## [DATA Centers Future Here, Changes in Zoning Text Amendment Procedures, and a Little Post-Meeting Drama for One Supervisor (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/data-centers-future-here-changes-in-zoning-text-amendment-procedures-and-a-little-post-meeting-drama-for-one-supervisor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=data-centers-future-here-changes-in-zoning-text-amendment-procedures-and-a-little-post-meeting-drama-for-one-supervisor) _2026-08-19 · Roger Bianchini · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ The application by Rushmark Properties for a rezoning to permit construction of a DATA Center in Warren County was withdrawn the week prior to its scheduled Public Hearing at the August 18th regular meeting of the Warren County Board of Supervisors. That Public Hearing was anticipated to lead to a vote of approval or denial and to draw a large crowd of concerned citizens to the meeting. Continue… ## [Missed the VA250 Mobile Museum? Another Stop Is Coming Close By (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/missed-the-va250-mobile-museum-another-stop-is-coming-close-by/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missed-the-va250-mobile-museum-another-stop-is-coming-close-by) _2026-08-19 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ If you missed an earlier chance to visit the VA250 Mobile Museum, another opportunity is coming to the region this weekend. The traveling history exhibit will be at Historic Long Branch, 830 Long Branch Lane in Boyce, from Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. The mobile museum will be open daily from 10 a.m. Continue reading Missed the VA250 Mobile Museum? Another Stop Is Coming Close… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ELuGwJaz4jT7) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [Balancing Optimism and Caution, Spanberger Says Virginia’s Revenues Grew $2.1 Billion in Fiscal Year 2026 (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/balancing-optimism-and-caution-spanberger-says-virginias-revenues-grew-2-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=balancing-optimism-and-caution-spanberger-says-virginias-revenues-grew-2-1-billion-in-fiscal-year-2026) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday highlighted Virginia’s financial wins in the fiscal year that ended in July, touting a general revenue fund that increased by $2.1 billion, record investments in public services and a new energy consumption tax lawmakers levied on data centers that is projected to add $600 million to the commonwealth’s coffers in the next year. Continue reading Balancing… ## [Lorraine Partlowe Dovel (1942 – 2026) (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/lorraine-partlowe-dovel-1942-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lorraine-partlowe-dovel-1942-2026) _2026-08-19 · Royal Examiner · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ Lorraine Partlowe Dovel, 84, of Warrenton, Virginia, and formerly of Luray, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Warrenton. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 24 at 12:00 p.m. Continue reading Lorraine Partlowe Dovel (1942 – 2026) at Royal Examiner. ## [SCC Commissioner, Former NextEra Attorney Declines to Recuse Herself From Merger Case (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/scc-commissioner-former-nextera-attorney-declines-to-recuse-herself-from-merger-case/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scc-commissioner-former-nextera-attorney-declines-to-recuse-herself-from-merger-case) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers heard from utility regulation experts on the potential impact of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy. If approved, the merger would create the largest electric utility in the country. In the days preceding this week’s Commission on Electric Utility Regulation meeting, legislators asked State Corporation Commission Chair Kelsey Bagot, a… ## [Historic Preservation Group Asks Supreme Court to Halt Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom (8-20-2026)](https://royalexaminer.com/historic-preservation-group-asks-supreme-court-to-halt-trumps-400-million-white-house-ballroom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=historic-preservation-group-asks-supreme-court-to-halt-trumps-400-million-white-house-ballroom) _2026-08-19 · Virginia Mercury · Royal Examiner (8-23-2026)_ WASHINGTON — Historic preservationists asked the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday to deny President Donald Trump’s appeal to continue construction on his $400 million White House ballroom on the grounds of the demolished East Wing. In response to Trump’s application to the high court, the National Trust for Historic Preservation argued irreparable harm would result if construction continued, and that…