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Southport Pauses Data Center Plans | Wilmington News
Southport’s Planning Board is calling for a 15-month pause on new data center construction to lay the groundwork for smart, protective zoning rules—before any developers even arrive. This isn’t a ban, but a proactive move to safeguard water resources by mandating closed-loop systems that won’t tap into local aquifers or wells. Other North Carolina towns like Shallotte and Boiling Spring Lakes are following suit, showing a statewide trend toward responsible planning. With no current applications in Southport, this is purely preventative—and now it’s up to the Board of Aldermen to decide if…
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