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Council Tours Data Centers Amid Moratorium Debate | Fayetteville News
Fayetteville City Council members secretly toured three major data centers this week, including local and Research Triangle Park facilities, as they weigh whether to pause or regulate construction — sparking controversy over transparency amid community outcry over environmental and utility impacts. The council’s 120-day pause ends August 25, with a public hearing scheduled for August 10, while Cumberland County has already imposed its own six-month halt. Council members split into small groups to avoid quorum, learning firsthand about energy, water, and pollution concerns — but critics…
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