Apex weighs pause on data centers as resistance spreads across NC

Apex’s town council voted unanimously last week to have staff write up a proposal for a moratorium.

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 782

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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Local moratoriums on data centers are becoming more popular across North Carolina as public opposition to the facilities continues to grow.

Leaders in Apex are considering a one-year pause on new data centers for the town. The moratorium would give its council time to review regulations and community concerns.

“The big underlying issue is Apex doesn’t have any rules about data centers in our ordinances,” Apex Mayor Pro Tem Terry Mahaffey told NC Newsline. …

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