Demonstrators March in Virginia Beach to Call for Data Center Moratorium
News ClipThe Virginian-Pilot·Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA·10/20/2026
Demonstrators rallied and marched in Virginia Beach to call for a pause on approvals of new data centers across Virginia. The event urged state leaders to consider a data center moratorium.
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Demonstrators gathered at Town Center in Virginia Beach on Oct. 20, 2026, for a rally and march opposing the approval of new data centers across Virginia.
The demonstrators called on state leaders to enact a moratorium pausing approvals for additional data center projects. The event reflects active public opposition, but no formal government action on a moratorium was reported.