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Durham County Pauses Hyperscale Data Centers

However, the moratorium moves forward with exceptions for projects smaller than 100,000 square feet despite public opposition.

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Durham County Data Center Moratorium Would Set Conditions for Smaller Projects

The proposed nine-month pause would cover large data centers, cryptocurrency mining operations, and artificial intelligence computing facilities. Some projects of up to 100,000 square feet could continue under water-use and backup-power restrictions.

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Durham Officials Eye GoDurham for On-Time School Transit

Hillside and Northern high schools are among the candidates for a public-transit pilot as Durham leaders also consider microtransit, safer sidewalks, crossing guards, and bike-based options.

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Durham Commission Chair Rejects Data Center Conflict Claims

Mike Lee said Monday that he supports banning hyperscale facilities, but defended an exemption for smaller data centers.

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Durham Commissioners Discussing Data Center Moratorium

The draft, on the work session agenda for Monday, calls for a nine-month pause in unincorporated Durham County, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for Aug. 24.

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[SeeGov Enhanced] Durham County Approves AbbVie Incentive

County commissioners also honored civil rights leader Dr. Virginia Williams and approved funding for transit improvements, ambulances, family support, and other county services.

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Heat Advisory in Effect Today

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[VIDEO] DPS Raises, Pride Displays, and South Durham Development

Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt provides a roundup of recent news affecting our area.

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[Gallery] Cars and Coffee June 2026

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[Gallery] Major Minors Field Day 2026

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[SeeGov] Durham County Budget Hearing Centers on Calls for Higher DPS Classified Staff Pay

At Tuesday's public hearing, school workers and advocates urged Durham County commissioners to fully fund Durham Public Schools and raise support staff pay to a living wage.

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SoDu We Have Favorites: Voting Time!

Cast your ballots for the nominees in our inaugural contest celebrating South Durham neighbors' favorite businesses, schools, and organizations!

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