Project Delta Faces Final Vote | Winston–Salem News

Stokes County’s planning board has once again rejected Project Delta, the controversial data center in Walnut Cove, voting 5-2 to recommend denial — a move echoing their previous rejection in December 2025. Though commissioners had approved it then citing jobs and revenue, that decision was later overturned, sending the proposal back to the table. Fearing commissioners might ignore their advice again, the board outlined 12 safety measures — including protecting residents from electricity rate hikes, preventing wastewater from polluting the Dan River, and monitoring air quality on-site — as safeguards if approval is granted. Community tensions are high, with locals split over economic opportunity versus environmental and daily life impacts. The final decision rests with county commissioners, who will vote at a public hearing on September 8 — a pivotal moment that could reshape Walnut Cove’s future for years to come. 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/9f507edbb2b74446