Whiteville Approves 12-Month Moratorium on New Data Centers, Crypto Mining
The Whiteville City Council voted Tuesday night to enact the temporary pause, directing city staff to research the industries and draft regulatory guidelines. The pause is effecti…
The Whiteville City Council voted Tuesday night to enact the temporary pause, directing city staff to research the industries and draft regulatory guidelines. The pause is effective immediately, running from August 25, 2026, until August 25, 2027, or until the city adopts a zoning ordinance text amendment addressing these land uses, whichever comes first.
Source: https://www.wect.com/2026/08/26/whiteville-approves-12-month-moratorium-new-data-centers-crypto-mining/