# West Virginia’s $12B Data Center Sparked Debate | Charleston News

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Podcast: [Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charleston-west-virginia-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606770)
Published: 2026-09-05T08:11:22+00:00
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West Virginia is about to get a $12 billion data center, Project Tamarack, set to bring over 1,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent roles — but the fast-track approval and lack of community input have sparked controversy. While locals welcome the economic boost, especially in a struggling region, they’re also sounding alarms over environmental costs and land loss. State leaders are optimistic but pushing for better developer-community dialogue, while lawmakers consider new laws to balance growth with local well-being. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eee90ba3c66d33a1

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