Elizabeth City approves 18-month moratorium on data centers as officials seek more safeguards

A tech story from Virginia, reported by 13News Now Norfolk.

Tech · Virginia · October 13, 2026

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Elizabeth City leaders approved an 18-month moratorium on data centers, giving staff time to strengthen regulations and study utility impacts.

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