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NASHVILLE - Nash County has followed the lead set by several of its municipalities, adopting a temporary development moratorium on data centers, beginning immediately.
The stated purpose of the moratorium - which will last either until June 30, 2027 or until the county adopts new zoning regulations addressing data centers as part of its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) - is to "allow time for the county to sufficiently study the challenges and impacts presented by these types of facilities, including: high electricity consumption;

NASHVILLE - Two proposed nuisance abatement resolutions coming before the Nashville town council were derailed either partially or completely September 1st after spirited opposition and a suddenly-called closed session for the purpose of legal consultation.
In both cases, property owners claimed that town officials had not followed proper procedure, also alleging illegal trespassing by code enforcement.

NASHVILLE - One day after Nashville's Parks and Rec Dept got town approval to apply for a $100,000 grant to develop trails at Stoney Creek Environmental Park, word came through from the Governor's office that the town had landed another environmental grant for half a million dollars.
A Sept. 3rd press release from the office of Governor Josh Stein stated that nearly $10 million had been awarded to 25 county and municipal applicants from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.

NASHVILLE - Two "viable" sites for construction of a potential Southern Nash Wastewater Treatment Plant have been confirmed by NCDEQ, with both sites located in between where NC 581 crosses the Tar River and the Tar River Reservoir.
Jonathan Boone, Deputy Nash County Manager, gave what he said was "good news" during his Deputy Manager report at the Sept. 8th Nash Board of Commissioners' meeting.

NASHVILLE - Nash County Public School officials literally stood and applauded their record-breaking end of year school performance grades at the Sept. 3rd board of education meeting.
"Ninety-one percent of our schools met or exceeded growth, while the percentage of schools earning a C or higher reached the highest level in district history; now we have only two low-performing schools in this district," said Steven Ellis, Superintendent, among other remarks.

ROCKY MOUNT - Happening amidst a bustling Saturday morning Farmer's Market, the presentation of a $308,000 check from the North Carolina General Assembly, secured by Senator Lisa Barnes, is going to start the ball rolling on three planned market projects: a standalone General Store, the installation of a full kitchen, and a community garden across the street. In addition, some of the monies will bolster the Farmers' Market 'double bucks' program.
"This place has a very special meaning," Barnes said, adding that it was part of the Barnes family heritage.

The annual Heroes Field of Honor ceremony will be held Friday, Sept. 11th at 5:30 p.m. at 1114 First St., Nashville (on the Fellowship Church grassy lot.)
Two-hundred fifty flags have flown since last Thursday. You can sponsor a flag to honor your special hero for $50. A 3" x 5" photo card and information will be placed on the pole for the Sept. 11th ceremony. Honorees include military, police, firefighters, medical first responders, teachers and other heroes you may wish to honor. You may pick up your flag after the ceremony.