AI Data Center Investment: Gov. Morrisey says Anthropic has reportedly agreed to spend about $45B over six years for AI computing capacity at Nscale’s West Virginia data center, a deal tied to roughly 460 megawatts and NVIDIA’s Vera Rubin tech. Workforce & Manufacturing: BridgeValley Community and Technical College and WVU Parkersburg won nearly $2M from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand advanced manufacturing training across 11 counties, including new open-access training labs. Local Business Growth: Prime Cabinets opened its third West Virginia showroom in Beckley, positioning the new site as a flagship with fast cabinet turnaround. Construction Jobs Watch: A national AGC analysis found construction employment rose in 36 states and D.C. from July 2025 to July 2026, though leaders warn tariffs, highway funding, and data-center opposition could slow momentum. Public Health: The FDA classified cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recalls at the highest risk level and says the outbreak now spans 20 states, including West Virginia. Food Safety & Consumer Protection: West Virginia’s AG says financial firms are now providing services to a lawful ammo maker after an investigation into firearm-industry nondiscrimination. Community Heritage: Rainelle’s Greenbrier Historical Society is set to break ground Aug. 29 on the Meadow River Valley Museum, spotlighting coal, timber, and railroad history.