New Bishop Has Existing Connections To W.Va.
Evelio Menjivar-Ayala will serve as the tenth Bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston — which encompasses all of West Virginia — starting in July.
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High Voltage Lines And Ticks, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, a Florida energy company plans to build a high voltage line across four West Virginia counties. Also, the state’s horse racing industry gets a boost, and be sure to watch out for ticks this season.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsData Center Panel Reignites Debate On Local Control, Input
The discussion aimed to help the public better understand local and statewide impacts of data centers. What became clear throughout the night is that local leaders and community members feel ignored by the development process in place.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGoogle Announces Land Purchase For Data Center In Putnam County
One of the biggest names in the tech world has acquired land in Putnam County for a data center project there.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsThe End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.
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Date Mix-up Prevents Residents From Commenting On Data Center Permit
An incorrectly listed data center permit deadline has kept Mason County citizens from having their voices heard.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsRegulators Reaffirm Approval For Microgrid Generator, Data Center In Tucker County
Thursday’s decision came following a two-day hearing held in December at the DEP headquarters in Charleston where the citizen groups argued for the release of all redacted information in the site’s air quality permit application.
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