Data Center Pause Sparks Local Debate | Winston–Salem News

Stokes County’s Planning Board just slammed the brakes on new data centers with a 6-1 vote recommending a six-month pause—raising alarms for projects like Project Delta in Walnut Cove. While county commissioners still hold the final say, this move follows a messy legal reversal from January and growing community pushback, with residents showing up in protest gear. The commissioners’ next decision, set for Monday at 6 PM, could reignite the debate over tech growth versus local safety and environmental concerns. 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/1b289c1ba7c85b57