Data centers in Columbus County, North Carolina
The public record for Columbus County: 2 local government actions on data centers and 0 announced projects, each with its source.
Local government actions
| Jurisdiction | Date | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus County | 2026-09 | debated | Columbus County scheduled an October 5, 2026 hearing on a 90- to 120-day data center moratorium. | [1] |
| Whiteville | 2026-08 | adopted | Whiteville City Council approved a 12-month moratorium on data centers and crypto mining from August 25, 2026 to August 25, 2027. | [1] |
Announced projects
We have no announced data-center project on record for this county.
How to read this
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Questions
Does Columbus County have a data center moratorium?
The public record shows adopted local action in Columbus County: Whiteville (2026-08). Read the linked ordinance for its scope and end date, because boards extend and amend these.
What data centers are planned in Columbus County?
We have no announced data-center project on record for Columbus County as of 2026.09.30.
Looking at land in Columbus County?
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