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Bell County’s Data Center Dilemma | Lexington News
Bell County faces a pivotal moment as it weighs a billion-dollar data center deal that could revive its economy — but history warns against rushing. Once home to a toxic tannery that poisoned Yellow Creek and devastated local ecosystems, the community remembers the cost of unchecked industrial growth. Now, amid rising concerns over noise, land use, and environmental safeguards, residents and officials are demanding hard evidence: water plans, job guarantees, and accountability. This isn’t resistance to progress — it’s a plea for responsible development that doesn’t repeat the mistakes of the…
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