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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Mooresville pauses new data center proposals for 12 months

Plus, a third Sheetz is planned on Perth Road, and the river basin eases to drought Stage 1.

The Morning Mooresville team1 story14 sources4 min read

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Mooresville commissioners approve a 12-month pause on new data centers

56other North Carolina municipalities with data center moratoriums

That's the count WFAE reported, citing WJZY.

Source: WFAE

Mooresville is hitting pause on data centers. Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to approve a 12-month on new data center proposals, and the town joins other North Carolina communities that have paused projects.

Town officials said in a news release that many jurisdictions have adopted moratoriums over “electric capacity demand, water usage, and noise.” The pause gives the town time to review zoning rules and potential impacts.

Mooresville's data center pause covers 12 months

WhatDetail
VoteUnanimous, Monday night
Length12 months
Concerns citedElectric demand, water use, noise

Sources: WCNC, WFAE, Iredell Free News, WSOC TV

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News Notes

Sheetz

Sheetz plans a third Lake Norman location on 2.7 acres at 996 Perth Road, according to a newspaper legal notice, and the Mooresville Planning Board has a public hearing at 6 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Town Hall, 413 N. Main St., on a rezoning request for more vehicle access from . The Board of Commissioners has final say, and a Circle K rezoning at 112 Doolie Road is on the same agenda. K104.7

Rezonings

Facing probable no votes, developers permanently pulled their plans for a total of 450 apartments and townhomes along N.C. 150, including Davis Development's 261 multifamily homes at 833 River Highway. Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to accept the withdrawals, and commissioner Gary West said, “When it’s withdrawn, it’s done.” Charlotte Observer

Water

The Catawba-Wateree River Basin has moved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 of the , the Catawba-Wateree Drought Management Advisory Group announced, which indicates water availability has improved. The Tribune's headline says Mooresville lifted its mandatory water restrictions. Mooresville Tribune

Atrium

Atrium Health is shifting from out-of-network to Tier 2 status with the for 2027, the groups announced. The change could affect about 130,000 members. Mooresville Tribune

I-SS budget

Iredell-Statesville Schools is weighing staffing reductions, changes to school operations and potential consolidations as it faces a projected $4 million shortfall for 2027-2028, and Chief Financial Officer Adam Steele said the current year's shortfall ranges from $2.5 million to $3 million. Superintendent Jeff James said the district gets about $10,469 per student in state funding, below the state average of about $13,621, and the formal budget request process with Iredell County commissioners begins in March. Iredell Free News

Iredell-Statesville gets less state funding per student than the N.C. average

Source: Iredell Free News

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Iredell-Statesville$10,469
N.C. average$13,621

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Charlotte bonds

Charlotte voters approved three bond measures for housing, transportation and neighborhood improvement projects, according to unofficial returns late Tuesday. The $425 million package had about two-thirds of votes as of 10:30 p.m., with 140 of 169 precincts reporting. Charlotte Observer

$425 millionCharlotte bond package approved by about two-thirds of votes

That's per unofficial returns at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, with 140 of 169 precincts reporting.

Source: Charlotte Observer

Hough

Hough, from Cornelius, finished the regular season 10-0 and No. 1 in NC Football News' Fabulous 15 composite rankings. The Huskies enter the NCHSAA playoffs Friday as a No. 1 seed, looking to defend their 8A title. NC Football News

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The Wrap

Something is rolling into Troutman: the first-ever Derby in the 'Dell takes over the Iredell County Fairgrounds on Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 9 p.m. Getting in is free, which makes it an easy way to start the weekend. Ready, set, roll.

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Mooresville pauses new data center proposals for 12 months

Plus, a third Sheetz is planned on Perth Road, and the river basin eases to drought Stage 1.

The TLDR

  1. Mooresville pauses new data center proposals for 12 months
  2. Sheetz eyes a third Lake Norman store on Perth Road
  3. Developers pull plans for 450 homes along N.C. 150
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