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Residents urge caution on data-center projects during Stokes County public comment

Stokes County Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2026
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Summary

At the Board of Commissioners meeting, Walnut Cove resident Tim Mabe warned about potential noise, lighting, environmental and economic impacts of proposed mega data centers and urged county officials to retain professional representation on large development proposals.

During public comment the Stokes County Board of Commissioners heard a lengthy critique of large data-center projects from Walnut Cove resident Tim Mabe.

Mabe, who said he has lived 75 years in Walnut Cove, contrasted solar farms''which he described as quiet and compatible with grazing sheep''with what he called "mega data centers," which he said…

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