Editorial: Data centers, rural development, & property rights: what to know before voting
September 20, 2026
Fervent opposition to the proposed data center dominated the public comments period at the June 15 Lee County Commissioners’ meeting. They listed many of the same reasons they had voiced since the first hint of its inception. Citizens said they felt betrayed, ignored and threatened.They questioned how a data center[Read More…]
A proposed property tax reappraisal moratorium heads to Gov. Josh Stein, lawmakers advance child welfare reforms, cryptocurrency kiosk regulations and anti-gang legislation, while Moore County election changes and litigation funding restrictions move closer to becoming law.
The Lee County Board of Education updated seven policies at the June 9 meeting. Member Chris Gaster led the discussion on school policies. Gaster said most bullying occurred in the bathroom and cell phones were not allowed in bathrooms. To assist victims of bullying, Policy 4318 was updated. He said[Read More…]
Lee County will review project proposals covering approximately 618 acres in June.