Stokes County

A public hearing on proposed Stokes County zoning changes related to data centers has been postponed. County officials say they need more time for public review before the hearing is held.

More than 100 people turned out last night to question the developer of a proposed data center in Stokes County. The meeting was a required step for Engineered Land Solutions, as the company prepares to once again seek rezoning approval for the project.

A controversial Walnut Cove data center project is on hold after Stokes County commissioners reversed a rezoning decision tied to the plan. The developer says they will reapply.

A lawsuit claims Stokes County failed to follow proper procedures when approving a massive data center project. The developer says blocking it could have economic consequences.

The fallout from the approval of a data center proposal may have reshaped the Stokes County Board of Commissioners. WFDD spoke with voters after two incumbents were defeated in the GOP primary.

Stokes County commissioners voted 3–2 to make way for a massive data center in Walnut Cove, despite loud opposition from residents.

Opponents say a Stokes County data center proposal threatens land tied to Indigenous and enslaved peoples’ history. The rezoning request goes before county leaders tonight.

Thousands have signed a petition opposing a proposed data center in Stokes County.

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