Sarah Elbeshbishi is a journalist at Universal Reporter. She focuses on energy and mining, regional interest, world news, and technology, often exploring the intersections of these themes. Sarah's work has been featured in notable publications including USA TODAY, Yahoo News, and ProPublica.
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By: Sarah Elbeshbishi
An expert witness testified to the state Air Quality Board that a data center complex power plant won’t be a “minor” source of pollution.
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi
Ron Sahu testifies as an expert witness in front of the West Virginia Air Quality Board over Zoom. Sahu is a mechanical engineer and an expert in air pollution and emissions. Photo by Sarah Elbeshbishi/Mountain State Spotlight
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi, Henry Culvyhouse
As pushback to data center projects has grown, lawmakers offer no clear plans to address concerns. Others have dismissed community worries altogether.
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi, Henry Culvyhouse
As proposals for data centers increase in West Virginia, some residents are pushing lawmakers to amend legislation to address concerns about a lack of transparency and local control
By: Henry Culvyhouse, Sarah Elbeshbishi
As proposals for data centers increase in West Virginia, some residents are pushing lawmakers to amend legislation to address concerns about a lack of transparency and local control
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi
Despite losing $106 million as power costs rise, West Virginia isn’t suing to restore federal funding.
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In 2024, the federal government awarded states billions of dollars to help low-income households and communities access solar energy. But in August 2025, the Trump administration canceled the funding. In October 2025, more than 20 states sued the federal government over what they say is the “unlawful’ termination of the program and its funding. And despite losing more than $100 million, West Virginia is not among the states challenging the federal cut.
By: Sarah Elbeshbishi
West Virginians are forgoing basic necessities to make ends meet as electricity costs soar. Hear from residents who are struggling to get by.
By: Susan Page, Sarah Elbeshbishi
The political conventions over, Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in the race for the White House by 50%-43%, a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds. That advantage narrowed from the 12-percentage-point edge he held in June.
