Data Center Proposal Emerges as County Holds Hearing on Moratorium
A Cumberland County hearing about a temporary data center ban drew dozens of opponents, as a developer announced a project, and PWC’s CEO says a moratorium isn’t needed.
Cumberland County Proposes Data Center Moratorium Ahead of Public Hearing
County commissioners host a public hearing on the moratorium on Monday. The proposal would prohibit new data center construction for a period of time.
Errant Animals Caused 222 Power Outages for Fayetteville PWC Customers in 2025
There were four major power failures in 2025 and hundreds of smaller ones thanks to crispy critters, equipment failure, falling trees, and contractors.
Cumberland Commissioners Schedule Hearing on Data Center Moratorium
The public can comment on plans for a temporary ban during the hearing on May 18.
Cumberland County Commissioners to Consider Data Center Moratorium
Commissioners will discuss a draft moratorium on Thursday. A vote on a temporary ban on data centers could come following a public hearing in May.
Roy Cooper Talks Iran War, Low Prices, Health Care, Data Centers in Fayetteville Stop
The Democratic former governor, now running for U.S. Senate, says the 2026 campaign ‘is going to be a tough, close race’ against Republican Michael Whatley.
3 Commissioners Back Data Center Moratorium As Public Opposition Intensifies
Dozens of residents asked Cumberland County to limit data centers to make time to establish regulations during a public hearing on Monday.
More Energy Coverage
Despite Opposition, Fayetteville PWC Approves Boost in Electricity Prices
New Public Works Commission electricity fees and rates start on May 1, with a second increase in May 2027.
Fayetteville PWC Proposes 13.45% Hike in Residential Electric Rates
Residential electric prices would rise 6.5% on May 1 and then 6.5% on May 1, 2027. Other prices also would go up.
Data Centers Are Eyeing Fayetteville. Here’s How to Learn More
Data centers are controversial. Local economic development officials are hosting a public discussion on Thursday to answer questions.