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.
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.
Fayetteville Hits Pause on Data Center Ordinance
The Fayetteville City Council voted 5–4 to study a moratorium on data centers, placing the city inside a fast‑growing statewide fight over how to regulate the industry.
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.
Cumberland Commissioners to Hold Public Forum on Data Centers
The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners plans to review its proposed ordinance for data centers on Thursday, and then hold a public forum on data centers later in March.
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Fayetteville Council Clashes Over Who Should Shape City’s Data Center Rules
An attempt by the Fayetteville City Council to discuss data center policies ended after a sharp exchange between Council member Shaun McMillan and Mayor Mitch Colvin over who should take the lead.
Cumberland County Drafting Its First Rules for Data Center Developers
Cumberland County commissioners are considering the county’s first data center ordinance, directing staff to draft definitions and performance standards ahead of a March hearing.
Residents Push for Clarity as Data Centers Consider Fayetteville
Fayetteville residents pressed economic development officials for clarity Thursday during a forum on how the city and county handle future data center proposals.
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.