Data center moratorium heads to Southport’s Board of Aldermen
Published: Aug. 10, 2026 at 2:29 PM EDT
SOUTHPORT, N.C. (WECT) - Southport leaders are set to discuss a proposed data center moratorium at the Board of Aldermen meeting Thursday.
In July, Southport’s Planning Board voted unanimously to ask the board for a 15-month moratorium on data centers.
The move would pause city data center approvals, although no projects are currently proposed or planned in the area.
Other discussion items include:
- Resolution supporting an environmental study for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement and a comprehensive regional environmental review
- Golf Cart Ordinance Update
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Software
- Update on the Wilmington Harbor Section 403 Project
The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.
Click here to view the full agenda.
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