Residents urge supervisors to block large data centers, cite water and transparency concerns
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
Multiple Wythe County residents told the board they oppose one or more proposed hyperscale data centers, citing drought data, potential water and energy strain, closed-door meetings and NDAs; petitioners say they gathered more than 1,300 verified signatures in days.
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Dozens of residents used the Citizens Time period at the Wythe County Board of Supervisors meeting to urge the board to halt or limit large data-center development and demand more transparency from county leaders.
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