Nothing reported in Whiteville City yet
Who decides here: the City Council of Whiteville City votes on zoning. The Columbus County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Whiteville City Council approved an immediate 12-month pause on data centers and crypto mining, even with no proposals pending. Staff will study water, power, generator pollution, e-waste and noise and draft rules.
Aug 25, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Whiteville City. - Go to council meetings.
Anyone can speak. Big projects usually need a public hearing. - Ask questions in writing.
Use our checklist.
🔔 Get told first
⚡ Your electric company
Depending on where you live in Whiteville City: Duke Energy Progress (company) or Brunswick Electric Member Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in North Carolina.