Fayetteville PWC Raising Electric Rates for Second Time This Year
Increased Power Supply Adjustment could hit bills on September 1 as city utility passes along increased costs thanks to ‘elevated demand’ during a cold winter.
Fayetteville Punts Data Center Regulations to Late October
The City Council voted to revise the city’s proposed regulations for the massive computing warehouses to address public concerns and reconsider them this fall.
Fayetteville Holds Public Hearing for Data Center Regulations on Monday
As the council considers an ordinance, Eastover objects to a 300-megawatt project, and Cumberland County holds a community meeting on Tuesday.
Drone Company Skyeton Picks Fayetteville for U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The company will invest $3.4 million in real estate, equipment to build its first North American manufacturing facility in Cumberland County.
Innovation, Entrepreneurs Key to Building Fayetteville’s Next Economy
Elected officials, business owners, and residents gathered at FSU for a CityView event exploring where Cumberland County’s future growth will come from.
State Awards $37.9 Million in Loans for Water, Sewer Projects in Cumberland
Projects include rehabilitating two water wells, expanding a sewage treatment plant, and improving sewer and water systems in Spring Lake.
Data Center Opponents Rally Outside Fayetteville City Hall
As the city and county consider how to regulate the facilities, about 20 protesters urged state lawmakers to ban data centers.
More Economic Development Coverage
Is the Lumbee Casino Plan Dead?
Two days after tribal members voted against a constitutional amendment that would have opened the door to gaming, the tribal council directed its attorney to explore other “legal pathways.”
Fayetteville City Council Tours Data Centers Without Telling the Public
Up to 6 members of the 10-person council visited facilities as controversy swirls over whether to regulate or ban them. The public was not invited to tag along.
Cumberland Settles Lawsuit with Crown Event Center Architect for $650,000
Citing unpaid bills on the now-cancelled downtown performing arts and events center, EwingCole sued the county in October for $1.32 million.
Cumberland County Enacts 6-Month Data Center Moratorium
Temporary ban gives the county time to create regulations for the massive computing facilities that have drawn opposition from some residents.
Cumberland Commissioners to Vote Monday on Data Center Moratorium
The county proposes a six-month ban while it drafts an ordinance regulating data center developments.
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