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Forsyth County Commissioners voted 5-2 to deny a rezoning application to build a hyperscale data center in Rural Hall.

Developers are looking to rezone roughly 129 acres of land right across from the town hall to build a hyperscale data center campus. It’s called “Project Iron Spur.”

A developer looking to build a controversial hyperscale data center in Stokes County has resubmitted a rezoning application for the project.

Surry County commissioners unanimously approved a two-year moratorium on the development of data centers Monday night. Yadkin and Alamance counties have also set public hearings to consider similar pauses.

As communities debate the future of data centers, residents in Davidson and Stokes counties took their concerns to the streets this weekend. The protests were part of a nationwide day of action.

Mount Airy approved a 60-day moratorium on new data center projects on Thursday. Davidson County leaders are considering a six-month pause of their own.

Stokes County Commissioners voted to reject a six-month pause on data center development recommended by the planning board.

The Stokes County Planning Board is recommending a six-month moratorium on data center development. It's a move that could delay the controversial Project Delta proposal in Walnut Cove. County commissioners will consider the recommendation Monday.

Davie is the latest North Carolina county to put data center projects on hold. Residents raised concerns about environmental and health impacts before commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium.

Rural Hall leaders have reversed their position on a proposed data center, voting to approve a resolution in support of the project after new commitments from the developer.