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A major tech project, the Monarch Compute Campus, is sparking debate over whether it qualifies as a “high impact data center” under West Virginia law — a classification that limits local control over noise, lighting, and zoning. Nscale, the developer, hasn’t confirmed its status, leaving residents and officials in limbo. County leaders, including President Rick Handley, emphasize financial separation — like covering only one hydrant’s cost — to keep community funds out of the project. Residents, including Mason County United’s Elaine Matheny, applaud transparency but urge elected officials to be more actively involved, stressing that the community can’t rely on the company to self-regulate. As the situation unfolds, the key question remains: does this campus fall under the law’s high-impact category — and what does that mean for local oversight?

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