McDowell County commissioners adopt six‑month moratorium on data center development
Sep 2, 2026
The McDowell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 31 to impose a six‑month moratorium on data center development while staff and the planning board research rules addressing water, power, noise and health impacts.
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The McDowell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 31 to adopt a six‑month moratorium on data center development, giving county staff and the planning board time to research regulatory options and draft parameters for an implementing ordinance.
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