WNC Towns Rush to "Lock the Door" on Data Centers: Weaverville Joins Growing List
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-04-28T16:12:54.689Z
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Weaverville -- April 28, 2026: The Weaverville Town Council voted unanimously on Monday, April 27, 2026, to approve a sweeping zoning text amendment that effectively prohibits cryptocurrency mining and large-scale data centers within the town limits.
Weaverville -- April 28, 2026: The Weaverville Town Council voted unanimously on Monday, April 27, 2026, to approve a sweeping zoning text amendment that effectively prohibits cryptocurrency mining and large-scale data centers within the town limits.The move follows a tense public hearing regarding the town’s Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Officials and residents alike expressed concern that the massive water and energy requirements of the AI and digital infrastructure industries would overwhelm