Broadband & Health Access: West Virginians in the least connected counties say telehealth and daily life still get disrupted by unreliable internet, even after major federal broadband spending. Long-Term Care Oversight: Majestic Care’s new long-term care hospital builds are drawing scrutiny from lawmakers who fear patients and jobs could shift away from small communities. Data Centers & Local Control: Residents in Mason County pressed commissioners over a proposed data center, questioning whether state “high impact” rules limit local oversight on dust, water pressure, flooding, and growth impacts. Power & Industry Demand: FirstEnergy is defending plans for a new gas-fired plant tied to rising electricity demand from data centers, while critics and regulators weigh costs and future fuel choices. Food Safety & Local Impact: West Virginia’s cyclosporiasis probe reports 245 cases and urges residents to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce linked to the outbreak, as national counts climb and restaurants adjust menus. Education & Construction: Monongalia County is moving ahead with advertising for a construction manager for the $34M Suncrest Middle project. Flood Recovery: Gov. Morrisey highlighted progress in Weston, praising reopening efforts and urging patience as cleanup continues. WVU & Water Research: A WVU engineering student is advancing acid mine drainage treatment and water-quality monitoring research tied to Appalachia’s legacy pollution. Agriculture & Markets: Broiler placements dipped week-to-week but remain ahead of last year, signaling steadier meat production ahead.