Nothing reported in Canton Town yet
Who decides here: the Town Council of Canton Town votes on zoning. The Haywood County may review big projects too.
Local votes and rules
⏸️ Pause on new data centers
Canton's Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a 12-month pause on data centers and crypto mining. Out-of-town companies had asked about using the closed paper mill site. The town will write rules and an economic plan.
Feb 11, 2026Source
Built & runningBeing builtApproved, not built yetProposedStopped or cancelled
What you can do
- Get told first.
We'll email you if anything changes in Canton Town. - 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 Canton Town: Haywood Electric Member Corp. (co-op (owned by its members)) or Duke Energy Progress (company).
Big data centers need a lot of power. Who pays for new power lines depends on state rules. See the rules in North Carolina.