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Richmond County data center controversy

Richmond County data center controversy

Secretive Amazon $10B data center near Hamlet faces opposition over 650+ diesel generator permits and hidden tax breaks. Public hearing held; DEQ comment deadline passed. Regional trend: Cumberland County held public hearing and council vote on data center regulations, including 911 consolidation and Crown Complex study. Sanford (Lee County) considering land use rules. No new articles on Richmond County itself today.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026