Fayetteville May Get a Data Center Moratorium After All
City Council votes to schedule a public hearing for a data center moratorium while it also continues to refine a proposed ordinance to regulate the massive facilities.
Cumberland County Proposes Tight Restrictions for Data Centers
The ordinance would regulate the location and visibility of data centers, how much noise they make, proximity to neighbors, water use, and other aspects of the facilities.
Poll: Majority of North Carolina Voters Oppose Data Centers
New Elon University poll also shows majority of voters don’t believe voter fraud is a major problem, and Roy Cooper leading Michael Whatley in the U.S. Senate race.
Column: Decorum, Respect, and Manners Matter in Data Center Debate
Bill Kirby Jr.’s notes from the week, including minding manners at Fayetteville City Hall and a barbecue fundraiser for Special Olympics North Carolina.
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.
The Commerce Secretary and the Unprecedented Revolt Against Data Centers
Lee Lilley grew up in small-town Williamston and knows the need for rural jobs. But he’s facing growing grassroots disenchantment over data centers.
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.
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Pro-Data Center Group Trying to Change Opinions in N.C. With Ad Campaign
North Carolina Connects has sponsored a six-figure advertising campaign touting the economic and business benefits of data centers.
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.
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 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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