Newport News residents rally against proposed data center near Fort Eustis

Newport News residents are rallying against a proposed data center near Fort Eustis, with over 2,000 people signing a petition opposing the project. Concerns include the data center's high water usage and potential impact on the regional water supply, as well as the precedent it could set for more data centers in the area. The city has said the data center is just one part of a broader digital infrastructure initiative, and community engagement will be central as plans move forward.