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Not in my backyard: Elon Poll finds strong feelings on data centers

Not in my backyard: Elon Poll finds strong feelings on data centers

  • RICHARD CRAVER Winston-Salem Journal

Eloon University Poll officials asked 800 adults between March 13 and March 20 if they would oppose or support construction of a large data center in their local community. About 44% of participants said they would oppose, while 24% said they would support and 32% were unsure.

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      Cabarrus Sports Blast: Cabarrus athletes earn prestigious honors

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