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Staunton: Why was the EDA talking at length last week about a data center?

Staunton leaders seemed last month to be trying to signal that they have no interest in considering potential data center development at Staunton Crossing.

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Virginia Department of Health confirms measles case in Harrisonburg

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Staunton: Why was the EDA talking at length last week about a data center?

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Staunton leaders seemed last month to be trying to signal that they have no interest in considering potential data center development at Staunton Crossing.

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Media Beat: The little mom-and-pop taking on the corporate giant, and winning

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