Microsoft moving forward with data center in Person County, officials say

Microsoft plans to build a massive data center in Person County, North Carolina. The tech giant paid $26.85 million for a 1,385-acre site and is in the early stages of development. Microsoft has promised to "pay its own way" to ensure the data center doesn't increase electricity prices for local residents. The company also plans to invest in IT training and local nonprofits. However, the project faces some skepticism from clean-water advocates who are concerned about the center's water usage. Overall, the county officials welcome the data center, believing it will drive economic growth and job creation.