Moore County reviews Glendon campground and school district’s new IT site plans
November 7, 2026
What could this ruling mean for Lee County’s growing data center debate?
A Chatham County court ruling in a case brought by Lee County-based ECO TIP West challenged the county’s 2026 data center moratorium, a decision that could have implications for similar zoning disputes in North Carolina. Lee County citizens are petitioning now against a data center “business park” only nine miles from the Chatham County data center site.
Who speaks for Lee County?
PointOne’s plan for an 11-building data center on Lower Moncure Road sparks fierce opposition. David Martin’s heirs are resisting industrial growth near their rural family area. Meanwhile, the county and citizens seek commercial tax income to fund a $70.8 million middle school and alleviate taxpayer pressure.
Why are surrounding counties reducing shelter crowding with spay-and-neuter, but Lee County is not?
Animal welfare advocates said sterilization before adoption, community-cat programs and stronger foster pathways could reduce shelter stays, expenses and euthanasia in Lee County.
What makes someone walk away from a political movement they once fought for?
Rich Logis worked on Donald Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns before leaving MAGA in 2022, and he tells Sandhills News what changed, what he regrets and where he stands now.