Surry commissioners consider extending data center moratorium up to 24 months

Surry commissioners consider extending data center moratorium up to 24 months

News ClipWinston-Salem Journal·Surry County, NC·6/16/2026

The Surry County Board of Commissioners is considering extending a moratorium on data center projects for up to 24 months. This action is part of the county's ongoing assessment of data center development.

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The Surry County Board of Commissioners is currently reviewing a proposal to extend a moratorium on new data center developments. The potential extension could last for as long as 24 months, indicating the board's thorough assessment of the county's approach to regulating future data center growth.