Data Center Jobs & Power Tech: Gov. Patrick Morrisey announced PowerFlo Solutions will invest $20M in a former Hino facility in Williamstown to build power distribution units for data centers and AI, aiming for 120–200 jobs. Environmental Risk: A DEP-linked complaint and federal permit filings describe potential wetland and wildlife impacts tied to Google’s planned “Project Avalon” data center complex in Putnam County. Public Safety Tech for Schools: Volt and Centegix say their integration can speed up school incident response by linking real-time detection to responder dispatch platforms, aligning with Alyssa’s Law needs. Broadband Rollout: West Virginia’s Broadband Enhancement Council says ARPA-funded fiber projects are moving toward closeout, with field work and splicing leading to “lit” service for customers. Housing & Community Design: Morgantown City Council voted to ban “hostile architecture” on public infrastructure meant to deter people from resting or lying down. Education Integrity: A new report alleges nearly $225M in fraud across U.S. schools since 2019, including fake invoices and inflated enrollment claims. Workforce & Visas: H-1B program faces fresh scrutiny amid fraud and job-loss claims, with Rep. Riley Moore calling it a “disaster.” STEM in the Region: Pierpont Community & Technical College students earned national AMT awards for technical writing, while a Murray State student gained hands-on NASA sounding rocket experience. Healthcare Recovery Tech: WVU Health Affairs Institute and partners will share a statewide digital recovery model using CHESS Health at NACCHO360. Local Business & Tech: Trulieve was named to TIME’s America’s Best Companies 2026 list.