Lexington, Walnut Cove residents to join nationwide anti-data center protests
Residents in Lexington and Walnut Cove, North Carolina, are participating in a nationwide day of protests against AI data centers, raising concerns about environmental impact. This comes as Davidson County proposed a six-month moratorium on new data center projects, while Stokes County rejected a similar measure.
Residents in Lexington and Walnut Cove, North Carolina, are participating in a national day of action organized by Humans First, an advocacy group opposing large-scale AI data center development. Over 100 rallies are planned nationwide for Saturday, with local events scheduled outside the Davidson County Courthouse in Lexington and on N. Main St. in Walnut Cove. Davidson County Organizer Jessica Bruff stated the goal is to encourage local and state leaders to reconsider data center developments and their environmental and lifestyle impacts.
This comes as local governments in the region address future data center projects. Earlier this week, the Davidson County Board of Commissioners directed staff to draft a six-month moratorium on new data center projects, allowing time for study and guideline creation before any proposals are submitted. However, Stokes County commissioners rejected a similar moratorium measure on Monday, despite ongoing debate over a planned hyperscale data center project in Walnut Cove.