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 question why the tours were held behind closed doors as residents push for stronger oversight. 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/07b186b84de56db2