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Council at Crossroads on I-77 Tolls and Data Centers | Fayetteville News
Charlotte City Council is racing against a six-week deadline to decide the fate of the I-77 South toll lane project — a controversial move that could cost the city $60 million if rejected, while also sparking heated public debate. Council members are torn between state mandates and community sentiment, with some questioning the need for more meetings when opinions are already clear. Meanwhile, the council has paused new data center permits for 56 days to study environmental impacts like noise, land use, and energy demands — though enforcement remains a hurdle. With the moratorium set to…
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