Three more NC localities weigh pauses on data centers as developer backs away from Raleigh project

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: August 17, 2026

Words: 611

Last Updated: 1 day, 3 hours ago

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Recent polling shows growing opposition to data centers in North Carolina. That trend is being reflected across the state Monday, with three more cities and counties considering putting data project developments on pause, while a proposal to build one in Raleigh was withdrawn Saturday.

Greensboro City Council will hold a Monday public hearing as the city considers a 120-day moratorium on large data centers or similar facilities using more than 10 megawatts of electrical power. …

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