News Clipbpr.org·Swain County, NC
Swain County joins the list of WNC communities considering a temporary ban on data centers
Swain County held a public hearing regarding a potential moratorium on data centers, drawing a large, passionate crowd. Residents expressed concerns about water and energy usage, exploitation of rural areas, and historical impacts of extraction. The county commission plans to vote on the temporary ban on April 21st.
4/1/2026
