By Abbey Lord
Publication Date: 2026-03-27 13:10:00
PUTNAM COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ) – A new potential data center is on the way.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced Friday that Google has purchased land in Putnam County near Buffalo and received approval for a multibillion-dollar “High Impact Development Project.”
“Google’s decision to come in West Virginia is a strong signal that our state is competing and winning for the jobs and industries of the future,” Morrisey said in a statement. “This is exactly the kind of opportunity we are working to bring here – one that creates jobs, strengthens infrastructure, and positions West Virginia for long-term growth.”
Because the process is still in its early stages, there are few details as to exactly what the investment will look like, including: the exact dollar amount, the number of jobs it would bring in, emissions, or the timeline.
The announcement elicited mixed reactions from the Buffalo and Putnam County community, with residents like Michael Mosteller expressing…
