Richmond (WBQB/WFVA/AP) -- Dominion Resources Inc. is offering buyouts to 4,800 eligible workers and expects about 1,000 to accept the voluntary severance package. The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Dominion is offering the buyouts to save money. The company wouldn't say how much it expects to save. Dominion spokesman Jim Norvell told the newspaper that the company is financially strong. He says Dominion is taking proactive steps as the national economy recovers. The deadline to apply for the buyouts is Friday.