Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance holds Roanoke County protest
The Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance held a protest outside the Roanoke County Administration Center as the county council prepared to meet. Residents voiced opposition to proposed data centers in the region and said projects remain subject to additional reviews and approvals.
Residents gathered outside the Roanoke County Administration Center ahead of a county council meeting to protest proposed data center development in Southwest Virginia. Protesters held signs and expressed concern about the potential projects moving into the area.
Members of the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Alliance said announcements or preliminary approvals do not mean the projects are final, noting that the developments require months of due diligence and must clear multiple steps. The group encouraged other residents to participate in its ongoing efforts through social media.