The Charles Town Utility Board will meet on September 14 to review issues with a WV DEP permit issues for a Sidewinder water line. Read the Full Story >>
Economy & Environment
WV DEP Issues Permit For Sidewinder Water Line Construction
WV DEP issued a construction stormwater permit, WVR 113389, for the Sidewinder Raw Water Line on May 26, 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Interactive Map Of Valley North Transmission Line Potenial Paths In Jefferson County
The Jefferson County GIS Office has published an interactive map based to help residents review the Valley North transmission project. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Plan From West Virginia Department Of Commerce Light On Details
The WV Department of Commerce published a plan for data center development on August 7. Read the Full Story >>
Bedington Data Center Project Seeks Construction Permit
Penzance has filed an application for a stormwater construction permit for its Bedington data center project. Read the Full Story >>
Valley Link Shares Details Of Power Line Route Options
Valley Link Transmission has shared details of the 765-kilovolt transmission line it intends to build across three states. Read the Full Story >>
Transmission Lines Planned for Jefferson County
Valley Link Transmission LLC announced public meetings to preview plans for a 765 kilovolt transmission line. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Project Planned For Summit Point
Ryan Stuart Development is working on plans for a data center project to be located northwest of Summit Point, West Virginia. Read the Full Story >>
Expert Panel Discusses Data Centers in West Virginia
The Stubblefield Instutute at Shepherd University hosted a panel discussion about data centers on March 31 2026. Read the Full Story >>
Google Plans To Build Data Center Campus In Putnam County, West Virginia
Google plans to build a data center campus in Putnam County, West Virginia according to Governor Patrick Morrisey. Read the Full Story >>
Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County
The area around the village of Bedington in Berkeley County has been announced as WV's first “high-impact data center” site. Read the Full Story >>
Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details
A proposed Summit Point water and sewer utility project needs more details to assess its scope and financial viability. Read the Full Story >>
Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson
The Ranson City Council is discussiong rezoning a property on Cranes Lane for a new housing subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision
Lennar/U.S. Homes LLC has proposed an arsenic remediation plan for its planned Birdhill Meadows subdivision. Read the Full Story >>
How Water and Sewer Utilities Pay For System Improvements
CTUB and WV American Water customers pay very different rates, due in part to how the utilities cover their infrastructure costs. Read the Full Story >>