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On this West Virginia Morning, in Mason County, West Virginia, new data center developments are changing local landscapes and communities. One of the computing campuses is also threatening a special stand of trees. Reporter Andrea “River” Peterson reports.
Also, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has rejected a proposal from energy grid operator PJM that would have prioritized other customers over data centers.
And, state educational leaders are taking action on school funding issues.
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Eric Douglas produced this episode.
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