By Morgan Pemberton
Publication Date: 2026-04-24 00:40:00
BUFFALO, W.Va. –The Buffalo community and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to discuss next steps in opposing a proposed data center Friday evening.
It was announced in late March by Governor Patrick Morrisey that Google had purchased 1,700 acres of land on both sides of Route 62 in Buffalo to construct a new data center. The site—on the opposite end from the Toyota Motor Manufacturing West Virginia plant—was considered attractive due to Appalachian Power’s existing 765-kV transmission line that runs through the property.
Individuals will meet at Buffalo Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. to discuss community concerns and determine next steps.
“At the moment, it just feels like everyone is upset, but we don’t have a clear plan of action, we don’t know where to direct our concerns, so hopefully we can come together to just ensure that we’re raising a unified voice, with clear goals and a consistent message,” Heather Ransom, meeting organizer and Pliny…
