Fairmont company president defends data center, says too early to protest his plan

Fairmont company president defends data center, says too early to protest his plan

News ClipTimes West Virginian·Fairmont, Marion County, WV·5/6/2026

Brian Redmond, president of Hog Lick Aggregates, addressed community concerns regarding his company's interest in bringing a data center to Marion County. He stated that while the news has caused a stir, it is too early for formal protests as the project is still in its nascent stages.

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Brian Redmond, president of Hog Lick Aggregates, has publicly addressed local concerns following news of his company's interest in developing a data center in Marion County, West Virginia. Redmond acknowledged that the initial announcement of the potential project had "caused a stir" among residents. However, he cautioned that it was premature for the community to engage in protests, indicating that the project is still in its very early planning phases and that concrete details are not yet available for formal opposition.