Data centers in Stokes County, North Carolina
The public record for Stokes County: 1 local government action on data centers and 1 announced project, each with its source.
Local government actions
| Jurisdiction | Date | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stokes County | 2026-07 | rejected | Stokes County commissioners rejected a six-month data center moratorium in July 2026 after the planning board backed it. | [1][2] |
Announced projects
| Company | Location | Announced | MW | Acres | Status | What happened | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Land Solutions / Blue Ridge Companies | Walnut Cove | 2026-01 | 1,800 | approved | Stokes County rezoned about 1,800 acres near Belews Creek for an AI data center 3-2 in January 2026, voided that vote after a lawsuit, and approved it again 3-2 on September 14, 2026. | [1][2][3] |
How to read this
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Questions
Does Stokes County have a data center moratorium?
We found no adopted pause on record in Stokes County. The record does show: Stokes County (2026-07). See the linked sources for the current status.
What data centers are planned in Stokes County?
Announced projects on record in Stokes County: Engineered Land Solutions / Blue Ridge Companies, Walnut Cove (approved). Each row on this page links to its public source.
Looking at land in Stokes County?
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