Lumberton community expresses concerns regarding new data center
A data center has been proposed near Lumberton, prompting a public input session where residents expressed concerns about the project’s proximity to homes. The report does not identify the developer or provide details about a government decision.
A proposed data center near Lumberton is drawing scrutiny from local residents, who attended a public input session to discuss concerns about the development. The project is part of a broader expansion of data-center activity across North and South Carolina, where the report says more than 150 facilities are already operating and additional projects are in development.
The report, presented by WMBF reporter Giani Petersen, focuses on community opposition and the prospect of a facility being built closer to homes. The available transcript does not identify the project developer, specify the site, or indicate that a permit or zoning application has been approved or denied.