Data Center Pause Sweeps Piedmont Counties | Winston–Salem News

Yadkin County is considering a temporary pause on new data center projects, with a public hearing set for Monday night — but it’s part of a growing regional trend. Nearby counties like Surry, Davie, and Davidson are also weighing freezes or moratoriums, sparked by community debate over jobs, revenue, and development concerns. While supporters say the pauses give local leaders time to assess, critics warn they could deter investment and unfairly impact smaller facilities. Meanwhile, Stokes County rejected a proposed moratorium, and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County’s Planning Board blocked a project, sending it to commissioners for a final vote in late July. 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/1e19327f93ddf8f4