Danville leaders are studying the feasibility of data centers being built within city limits after being approached by multiple companies interested in building facilities in the area, according to a city memo obtained by 10 News.

A proposed data center campus in Appomattox County is generating both excitement and concern among local leaders and residents.

Concerns are growing in Appomattox County over a proposed data center project and the resources it could require, particularly water usage.

The Western Virginia Water Authority is responding to growing concerns from residents about the region’s water supply as plans move forward for a proposed Google data center in Botetourt County.

Virginia lawmakers are at an impasse over tax incentives for the state’s booming data center industry, delaying the passage of the state budget.

Agreements tied to a proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County outline billions in potential investment, new jobs and significant water infrastructure planning for the Roanoke Valley.

A bill that could affect how data centers and other large projects are approved in Virginia is advancing at the state Capitol.