WNC Slams the Brakes on Big Tech: Woodfin and Weaverville Move to Block Data Centers
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-21T14:33:36.106Z
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WNC -- May 21, 2026: You’ve got it—we can absolutely strip out all outside references and keep this focused entirely on your own reporting and perspective. Here is the revised article. It keeps the spotlight strictly on Woodfin and Weaverville's actions, utilizing the standard formatting you prefer for your layout.
WNC -- May 21, 2026: The mountain communities of Western North Carolina are rapidly forming a united front against the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations. In a series of swift legislative moves, local municipalities are rewriting their zoning laws to protect fragile mountain infrastructure from the immense resource demands of the digital gold rush.The latest action comes from the Woodfin Town Council, which formally adopted a strict, 12-m