Roanoke Valley residents join statewide 'March for a Moratorium' rally against data centers
Residents from across the Roanoke Valley rallied in Grandin Village to demand a moratorium on data center development in Virginia. The event was part of a statewide movement opposing additional data center construction and calling for greater transparency and protection of community resources.
Roanoke Valley residents gathered in Grandin Village for a “March for a Moratorium” rally opposing data center development in Virginia. Participants included Roanoke City Councilwoman Vivian Sanchez-Jones, families from Roanoke, and residents from Botetourt County and Salem who signed letters seeking notification of future public meetings.
The rally reflected broader statewide opposition to data centers, with demonstrators citing concerns about community resources and demanding more transparency. The event called for a statewide pause on new data center development but did not represent a formal government action to enact a moratorium.