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Now What? Lee County Issues Construction Permit for $900 Million Data Center

Despite months of secrecy, hidden connections, and growing community distrust, Lee County grants PointOne Data Centers its construction permit.

Diara J. Townes

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Sep 30, 2026

I Dreamed It Was Snowing. It Was Ash.

On September 11, 2001, my dream showed me the pain before the news did—and I've republished it every year since.

Diara J. Townes

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Sep 11, 2026

Lee County Punts Data Center Responsibility to State Leaders

A packed Board of Commissioners meeting saw elected officials trudge ahead with a massive data center complex despite wide and sustained public outrage

Diara J. Townes

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Aug 19, 2026

Lee County

Lee County Residents Are Just Getting Started

A data center that's grown from one building to 11, a petition past 2,500 signatures, and a community preparing for what August could mean.

Diara J. Townes

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Jul 31, 2026

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Warped in Washington

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Jun 30, 2026

Walk by Faith, Not By Sight

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May 10, 2026

Lee County says EMS deal is over

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Apr 16, 2026

Nearly 300 Rally in Downtown Sanford as No Kings Protests Sweep NC

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Mar 29, 2026

Elections

Dozens of NC Candidates Missing Ethics Forms Ahead of Primary

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Feb 28, 2026

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost: On Peace, the Past and the Path Forward

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Jan 23, 2026

Panic! at the Year-End Digital Media Disco

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Dec 31, 2025

The SNAP: When Power Becomes Tyranny

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Nov 30, 2025