Residents near Marion, VA asking questions about potential data center development

Residents near Marion, Virginia, are seeking clarity from town officials regarding potential development on 200 acres of government-owned land near Interstate 81. While rumors point to an unnamed developer eyeing the site for a data center, town manager Andrew Keen stated updates will be provided once the property’s viability is fully understood. Because the land sits outside town limits, any project would fall under Smyth County zoning regulations, which require a special exception permit and public forum. The Smyth County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet Thursday, county leaders anticipate significant public turnout.