
Moratorium on the table as citizens press commissioners on data center rumor
News ClipThe Rant | Sanford, N.C.·Sanford, Lee County, NC·3/18/2026
Lee County, NC Commissioners are considering a moratorium on fracking due to concerns about a rumored data center project by Deep River Data. Residents and environmental groups voiced strong opposition, citing potential environmental dangers and lack of economic benefit, while some officials expressed skepticism about the project's existence and the environmental concerns.
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Gov: Lee County Board of Commissioners, Sanford City Council
By Richard Sullins | richard@rantnc.com A capacity crowd filled Lee County’s McSwain Center Monday as experts and residents alike told the Board of Commissioners about the dangers of a rumore…