Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In Apex, NC, residents are organizing against a proposed data center near their homes. In Stokes County, hundreds showed up to oppose one, but commissioners voted to approve it anyway. Across the state, communities are making different calls on billion-dollar data center projects. We examine what’s driving the divisions and what these facilities actually require from the towns that host them.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
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In Apex, NC, residents are organizing against a proposed data center near their homes. In Stokes County, hundreds showed up to oppose one, but commissioners voted to approve it anyway. Across the state, communities are making different calls on billion-dollar data center projects. We examine what’s driving the divisions and what these facilities actually require from the towns that host them.
State Lines
In this roundtable discussion, experienced political analysts, journalists and elected officials examine North Carolina's top legislative stories and current events.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina Channel for more stories! youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS app: pbsnc.org/app/.
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
