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News Clipelkintribune.com·Walnut Cove, Stokes County, NC

Stokes Planning Board denies data center zoning, but with conditions

The Stokes County Planning Board voted to deny a conditional use zoning application for Project Delta, a proposed AI computation center in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. This advisory vote came despite new county zoning ordinances designed to accommodate data centers, with ongoing strong opposition from residents citing concerns about water and electricity usage, as well as disruptive behavior and threats. An upcoming public hearing before the county commissioners is scheduled for September 8, where a final decision is expected.

zoning opposition environmental electricity

8/17/2026

News Clipthestokesnews.com·Danbury, Stokes County, NC

Anti-data center lawsuit filed

A lawsuit was filed in opposition to the data center that was approved for zoning in Walnut Cove, Stokes County, North Carolina in January. The lawsuit was filed by the Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Southern Environmental Law Center, and nearby residents and agencies. The county says it will not comment on the specific allegations in the complaint at this time.

zoning opposition legal government

3/15/2026