Data Center Debate in Walnut Cove

Walnut Cove residents are sounding the alarm over a proposed massive data center project, with over a hundred showing up to voice deep skepticism and fear of lifelong consequences. Developer Schatz Persons, a local resident himself, pushed back with promises of responsible development, including a 100-foot buffer and two-thirds of the land set aside for environmental protection. While he touted economic wins — infrastructure investment and job creation — many residents still prefer higher taxes over the perceived risks. The project, dubbed Accessable Same, would house 100 data centers on a 30-year county lease, pending approval from both county and state regulators. The developer admits the location’s suitability is still up for debate — and the community’s trust is on the line. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/e1ad4d47c0aeab96