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Data Center Signal is tracking 12 clips about Globalinx data center developments across 2 states, including MD, VA.

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News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·West Ocean City, Worcester County, MD

Worcester considers data center regulations

Worcester County, Maryland, has enacted a 12-month moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations to develop new regulations. This pause has halted a proposed cable landing station project by Globalinx for Amazon Web Services, which was in a pending zoning appeal. County officials are now reviewing public input to integrate stronger language regarding digital infrastructure into their comprehensive plan.

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Amazon

8/13/2026

News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·Ocean City, Worcester County, MD

Globalinx lease agreement still on, despite county’s data hub freeze

Worcester County Commissioners approved a 12-month moratorium on data center and cable landing station projects, directly affecting Globalinx's proposed facility in Ocean City. Despite this, Ocean City's lease agreement with Globalinx remains in effect, as Globalinx is responsible for securing necessary permits.

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7/30/2026

News ClipWMDT·Worcester County, MD

Worcester Enacts Moratorium on Data Centers, Cable Landing Stations

Worcester County, MD, Commissioners have enacted a 12-month moratorium on permits for data centers and cable landing stations. This pause allows county staff to develop comprehensive zoning regulations for these emerging land uses. The resolution also temporarily halts Board of Zoning Appeals proceedings related to such facilities.

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7/30/2026

News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·Ocean City, Worcester County, MD

County hits pause on data centers

Worcester County officials have enacted a 12-month moratorium on all new data center and cable landing station projects, immediately halting a Globalinx project in West Ocean City. This pause allows the county to study potential impacts, including energy and water demands, and develop specific regulations. Globalinx, whose project involves Amazon Web Services, expressed disappointment but will evaluate its options.

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Amazon

7/23/2026

News ClipWBOC TV·Snow Hill, Worcester County, MD

Worcester County approves one-year moratorium on data centers, cable landings

Worcester County Commissioners in Maryland unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on data centers and cable landing facilities. This pause allows county staff to develop new zoning regulations for these projects, temporarily halting all current and future proposals. The decision follows concerns about resource strain and an ongoing appeal by Globalinx regarding their proposed cable landing station.

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7/22/2026

News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·Worcester County, MD

County pursues data center pause

Worcester County, Maryland, is pursuing a one-year moratorium on data centers and cable landing stations, with commissioners approving a motion for the pause that awaits final resolution. This comes as a Globalinx cable landing station project in West Ocean City faces ongoing review and significant local opposition due to environmental, utility, and noise concerns. The county's planning officials previously rejected a key argument from Globalinx, signaling potential challenges for the project.

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7/9/2026

News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·Worcester County, MD

Worcester blocks proposed cable landing station

Worcester County has blocked Globalinx's proposed cable landing station from advancing under its current C-2 zoning, ruling it is not a public utility. This decision, influenced by community opposition and resource concerns, requires Globalinx to appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals or await new county legislation defining such facilities.

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Amazon

6/11/2026

News ClipBaltimore Sun·Worcester County, MD

Worcester moves to regulate cable landing sites, data centers$

Worcester County, Maryland is moving to regulate cable landing sites and data centers. This action follows the county's zoning administrator denying Globalinx's request to classify its proposed cable landing station as a public utility, citing that the project does not directly serve the general public under county code.

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6/3/2026

News ClipWHRO·Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA

Massive data centers aren’t welcome in Virginia Beach, council signals

Virginia Beach officials, led by Mayor Bobby Dyer, have unanimously signaled their intent to ban larger data centers, including hyperscalers, from the city. They plan to amend zoning rules, requiring conditional use permits for smaller data center businesses while protecting the city's subsea cable landing hub status. The City Council has asked the Planning Commission to recommend specific zoning changes.

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6/3/2026

News ClipThe Virginian-Pilot·Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, VA

Virginia Beach mayor: Ban large-scale data centers in the city

Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer and the City Council are advocating for a ban on large-scale data centers and hyperscalers due to concerns over land, power, and water demands. The city plans to propose zoning amendments to the Planning Commission to implement this ban, while potentially allowing smaller facilities like subsea cable landing sites with conditional use permits. This decision reflects a broader governmental move against recruiting large data center projects.

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6/2/2026

News ClipWMDT·Berlin, Worcester County, MD

Worcester County residents react to proposed cable landing station

Worcester County residents expressed strong opposition to a proposed cable landing station by Globalinx during a recent town hall meeting in Berlin, Maryland. Concerns included potential environmental impacts, noise, utility costs, and the proximity to a historic African American cemetery. County officials stated that no plans have been approved yet, with further information and testing required.

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5/15/2026

News ClipOC Today-Dispatch·West Ocean City, Worcester County, MD

Cable landing station proposed for West OC; nearby property owners voice opposition

Globalinx has proposed a 24,000-square-foot cable landing station in West Ocean City, Maryland, which is facing significant opposition from local residents and officials. Opponents argue the facility is a data center in disguise, raising concerns about its impact on energy use, the environment, noise, water consumption, and a lack of transparency. Globalinx maintains the facility is a connection point for subsea cables and not a data center.

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3/26/2026