Tech in West Virginia covers the state's broadband buildout, startups, technology policy and the digital infrastructure that connects its communities. Coverage takes in the companies, government programs and everyday effects that shape technology across the state.
The $20 billion Monarch Compute Campus would relocate surviving American chestnut trees within its Mason County, West Virginia property.
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Should large data center projects be allowed to relocate or displace local natural landmarks?
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Should the federal government prioritize Artificial Intelligence development over individual and community privacy concerns?
The candidate targets federal artificial intelligence mandates and increased defense spending in her campaign platform.
Democrats flipped 12 House seats and 2 Senate seats in West Virginia's 2026 elections, campaigning to restore local control over data center development.
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Do you trust the information your utility provider sends about potential service changes?
The Public Service Commission says that notices regarding copper network changes do not require immediate consumer action.
Reporting here centers on broadband access, state technology contracts, startup activity, data center projects and the workforce building and using digital tools. Coverage runs from the capital to the rural counties, where connectivity often shapes what technology can do. Mountainous terrain makes network reach a recurring story, since the cost of the last mile is far higher than in flatter regions. Federal funding programs and the state's own policy choices frequently determine which projects move forward and how quickly.
