Commissioners adopt resolution urging state regulation of data centers
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
The Lee County Board unanimously adopted a resolution asking the North Carolina General Assembly to create state‑level regulation for data centers of all sizes, citing resident concerns and limits of local zoning authority.
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The board of commissioners voted to adopt a resolution urging the North Carolina General Assembly to enact legislation regulating data centers of all sizes. Chair (S1) read the resolution to the meeting, citing the rapid growth of data centers and the county’s limited ability under zoning to address all citizen concerns.
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