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Farmville commissioners approve yearlong moratorium on data centers in unanimous vote
News ClipWCTI·Farmville, Pitt County, NC

Farmville commissioners approve yearlong moratorium on data centers in unanimous vote

Farmville commissioners have unanimously approved a yearlong moratorium on data centers in the town. This decision allows the Board of Commissioners time to develop more formal regulations regarding data center development. This follows a similar moratorium enacted by Edgecombe County, while Beaufort County is considering its own.

8/5/2026
Farmville Board Adopts 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers Following Resident Opposition
News Clip2:40WITN-TV·Farmville, Pitt County, NC

Farmville Board Adopts 12-Month Moratorium on Data Centers Following Resident Opposition

The Farmville Board in North Carolina unanimously adopted a 12-month moratorium on new data center developments after residents voiced significant opposition. Concerns centered on potential environmental impacts, increased water usage, and rising utility rates. The moratorium allows town staff time to review existing ordinances and develop new standards for data centers.

8/4/2026
News ClipWRAL·Farmville, Pitt County, NC

Pitt County town temporarily stops data center for a year following community opposition

Farmville, NC, town commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data center development after residents voiced strong opposition due to environmental and energy cost concerns. The freeze allows town staff to review ordinances and develop land use standards. East Energy Renewables had proposed a data center for the area.

8/4/2026
Farmville board adopts 12-month moratorium on potential data center after residents voice opposition
News ClipWITN·Farmville, Pitt County, NC

Farmville board adopts 12-month moratorium on potential data center after residents voice opposition

The Farmville Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers, pausing any potential development decisions. This decision followed a public hearing where residents voiced concerns over environmental impacts, water usage, and potential utility rate increases. The town will use this period to review ordinances and develop standards for land uses.

8/4/2026