Community Stops Data Center in Rural Hall | Winston–Salem News

Forsyth County just rejected a massive data center project in Rural Hall — a bold move after six months of fierce public pushback. Developers wanted to rezone 130 acres near town hall, but hundreds of residents flooded meetings with objections, making their voices impossible to ignore. Commissioners voted 5-2 against the plan, emphasizing they’re not opposed to data centers — just determined to find the right locations. This win for community input proves that even big developments can be stopped when locals unite. The conversation isn’t over — just relocated. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a8b67236ad61c88c