A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
A solar farm in Bedford County, pictured Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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