From the western mountains to Wake County, local governments are pausing potential projects in the face of fierce resident ...

A planned large-scale data center in southeastern Chatham County has moved from the planning table to the courthouse, as Eco TIP West LLC sues Chatham County over a temporary moratorium that halted ...

Gov. Josh Stein questioned whether it's time for North Carolina to pull back its incentives for data center operators.

North Carolina originally passed its data center tax exemption in 2006. Gov. Josh Stein is calling for it to be changed or ...

There are about 100 data centers in the state that account for up to 3% of the state’s energy demand. That demand is expected to more than double by 2030, as the market for larger facilities grows to ...

During a historic drought, communities are raising concerns about the water usage of AI data centers.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Carolina Journal Poll shows strong support among North Carolina voters for requiring data centers to generate their own ...

Local governments across central North Carolina are enacting moratoriums or updating ordinances to regulate data center development amid surging AI-related demand. Leaders say these measures provide ...

Data centers use cooling systems to keep its technology running smoothly. These cooling systems can cause local water pollution and strain existing water resources. This comes as climate change makes ...