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Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 16, 2026

Community Meetings In Jefferson County — Week of Mar 9, 2026

Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

Proposal For Water & Sewer In Summit Point Lacks Key Details

Residential Development Proposed For Cranes Lane Property In Ranson

Plans For ICE Detention Facility In Williamsport Draws Protest

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Feb 2, 2026

Governor Morrisey Pushes Hard For 10% Cut to Personal Income Tax Rates

Severe Winter Storm In Jefferson County This Weekend — Resources

Community Meetings In Jefferson County – Week of Jan 26, 2026

Arsenic Remediation Plan Proposed For Birdhill Meadows Subdivision

Shepherdstown Snapshot — January 2026

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Data Center Project Planned In Bedington Area Of Berkeley County

March 5, 2026 Tagged With: Bedington, Berkeley County, data centers, HB2014

map of planned Bedigton data center project

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 >>

State Proposes Rule For Fast-Tracking Data Center Projects

November 26, 2025 Tagged With: data centers, HB2014, microgrids

fiber optic cables buried in ground

The West Virginia Department of Commerce has proposed rules to implement a data center and microgrid law enacted earlier this year.  Read the Full Story >>

Data Center Microgrid Bill Passes WV House & Senate, To Governor For Signature

April 12, 2025 Tagged With: data centers, Governor Patrick Morrisey, HB2014, microgrids, WV House of Delegates, WV Senate

HB 2014 microcenter tax distribution - amended April 12 2025

The West Virginia House of Delegates made a final amendment to HB 2014 ("Certified Microgrid Program") late in the afternoon on April 12 before passing the bill.  Read the Full Story >>

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