
Protest outside Botetourt County budget hearing
News ClipRoanoke Times·Botetourt County, VA·5/13/2026
Opponents of Google's proposed data center in Botetourt Center at Greenfield protested outside Lord Botetourt High School prior to a county budget hearing. The protest highlights ongoing community opposition to the development. Further coverage was expected from roanoke.com.
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Residents opposing Google's plan to build a data center campus in the Botetourt Center at Greenfield staged a protest outside Lord Botetourt High School. The demonstration took place before Wednesday evening's public hearing on Botetourt County's 2026-27 budget. The Roanoke Times reported that the meeting's conclusion was not available before their print deadline, directing readers to their website or Friday's edition for full coverage of the event.