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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Mooresville pauses new data centers for 12 months

Plus, I-SS eyes a $4 million budget gap and Statesville's council OKs the Moose Club Road homes.

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

12 monthspause on new data center proposals in Mooresville

Commissioners approved the moratorium Monday night.

Sources: Iredell Free News, WSOC TV

Mooresville is hitting pause on new data centers. Commissioners on Monday approved a 12-month moratorium, and WFAE, citing WJZY, says the vote was unanimous.

Officials said in a news release that many jurisdictions have recently adopted moratoriums and amended ordinances to regulate data centers. Town leaders say they want a balance between business growth and the potential environmental and electrical impacts, WFAE reports.

  • Concerns cited: electric capacity demand, water usage and noise
  • What's paused: consideration of new data center proposals
  • Staff job: assess zoning standards and make necessary updates

Mooresville isn't alone. WCNC reports the town joins other North Carolina communities pausing data center projects, and WJZY counts 56 other municipalities with moratoriums.

56other N.C. municipalities with data center moratoriums

That's WJZY's count, as reported by WFAE.

Source: WFAE

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News Notes

I-SS budget

Iredell-Statesville Schools faces a projected $4 million shortfall for 2027-2028, plus a $2.5 million to $3 million shortfall this year, officials said at a Monday budget workshop. Enrollment fell from 20,812 students in 2025 to 19,728 by the second month of this school year. Iredell Free News

I-SS gets less state money per student than the N.C. average

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I-SS$10,469
N.C. average$13,621

Moose Club Road

Statesville's City Council on Monday gave final approval to rezoning and annexation for a 48-unit housing development on 19 acres off Moose Club Road. Both votes were 5-3, with Trey Robertson, Kristi Pfeufer and James Pressley voting no. Iredell Free News

Election

In Iredell County, 76,046 of 151,233 registered voters cast ballots in the 2026 election. The Statesville Record reports one new county commissioner was elected and Harmony gets two new council members. Statesville Record

N.C. 150 homes

Georgia and Florida developers pulled their plans for a total of 450 apartments and townhomes along N.C. 150, and Mooresville commissioners voted unanimously to accept the withdrawals. 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 , and Mooresville has lifted its mandatory water restrictions. Mooresville Tribune

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The Wrap

Something with wheels is headed for the Iredell County Fairgrounds in Troutman. Derby in the 'Dell rolls in Friday, Nov. 6, from 4 to 9 p.m., and it's billed as the first-ever one. Entry is free, so you can swing by after work and see what the countdown was about. Start your engines.

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Mooresville pauses new data centers for 12 months

Plus, I-SS eyes a $4 million budget gap and Statesville's council OKs the Moose Club Road homes.

The TLDR

  1. Mooresville pauses new data centers for 12 months
  2. I-SS faces a projected $4 million shortfall for 2027-2028
  3. Statesville council gives final 5-3 approval to Moose Club Road homes
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