Richmond, Va. – Governor Bob McDonnell has announced that Microsoft Corp. will invest $348 million to expand its modular data center site in Mecklenburg County.

The company will build two additional facilities on its data center campus to increase capacity to serve its growing customer base. The project will create 30 new jobs.

Microsoft’s original project in 2010 involved an investment of up to $499 million and 50 new jobs. In 2011 the company invested an additional $150 million to expand the site. As part of its commitment to carbon neutrality, Microsoft is offsetting the gross carbon emissions from this data center by purchasing an equivalent amount of renewable energy credits.

Coffee drinkers can now show their support for President Obama or Mitt Romney – simply by getting a cup of coffee.

At 7-Elevens across the country, you have the option of getting an Obama blue or Romney red cup for your java.

This is the fourth presidential election for the 7-Eleven coffee poll.

Company officials say their poll results have virtually mirrored the real election results.

If you want to check out who’s winning the 7-Eleven poll, click here. 

They still have regular coffee cups available at 7-Eleven for those who do not wish to reveal their political choice.