Google just bought land in Botetourt County, Virginia — and the tech world is buzzing. Is a data center really coming to this rural corner of the state? Or is it just a maybe?

In this episode of The Cardinal: News of Virginia, host Dutchie Jessee is joined by business reporter Matt Busse and founding editor Dwayne Yancey to dig into the details of Google’s recent land acquisition. Together, they explore what this potential development could mean for Botetourt County and the surrounding region.

Could this be a new era of economic growth for rural Virginia? What are the trade-offs that come with data centers — from tax benefits to environmental concerns to infrastructure strain? And why are big tech companies starting to look beyond Northern Virginia and into the hills of the commonwealth’s southern and western regions?

🎧 Tune in for an inside look at a quiet land deal that could make a big noise.