Residents seek answers as AI data center proposal near Mason County Airport takes shape

Residents seek answers as AI data center proposal near Mason County Airport takes shape

News ClipWCHS·Mason County, WV·3/17/2026

A proposal for a large-scale artificial intelligence data center complex near the Mason County Airport is drawing attention from state leaders and local residents. While the project, led by Nscale, promises significant economic development and jobs, community members are raising concerns about environmental impacts and a lack of public input.

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A major artificial intelligence infrastructure project could be coming to Mason County.