Virginia is home to the world’s largest concentration of data centers, but now the industry is expanding beyond Northern Virginia into Pittsylvania County, Southwest Virginia, and beyond. What does this mean for local communities, businesses, and economies?

This week on The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee sits down with Danville reporter Grace Mamon to break down the rise of data centers in “Cardinal Country.” From economic opportunities to concerns about infrastructure and land use, Grace explores the real-world impact of these massive facilities and what the future holds for Virginia’s data center industry.