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Business & EconomyFairmont

Fairmont Energy Employers Add Positions as Sector Shifts

Energy-related employers in the Fairmont area are hiring for a mix of traditional and emerging roles, reflecting a broader transition underway in the sector.

TechnologyFairmont

Proposed Data Center Puts Fairmont Energy Planning in the Spotlight

A proposed data center near Fairmont has utility planners and local officials working through questions about power capacity and long-term infrastructure demand.

West Virginia Report Staff · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 min

SportsFairmont

Youth Baseball Participation Rebounds in Northern West Virginia

Youth baseball leagues around Fairmont report growing registration numbers this year, reversing a multi-year decline league organizers had grown concerned about.

Jordan Hale · Jun 6, 2026 · 1 min