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Data Center Push Ignites Local Tension | Lexington News
A construction contractor was caught on-site preparing land for a massive data center in Bell County — despite a two-year county ban on such developments. The project, led by Murray Industries, aims to build on old coal mining land with existing power lines, needing massive electricity. Workers were told the site was cleared for development, but locals say it’s illegal and residents are furious. The county attorney confirmed that any ground work would violate the moratorium. Meanwhile, the local utility claims the “Pineville project” — which they say is likely this data center — is moving…
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