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*At 1:57, there is an error in the lower third. This should identify Scott Millar, President of Catawba County Economic Development. We apologize for the mistake, and thank Mr. Millar for his participation in this story.*

In 2009, Apple announced a data center in Maiden, North Carolina. The company promised a billion-dollar investment, new jobs and millions in tax revenue. Fifteen years later, we visit the town to see what actually happened. We explore what Maiden’s experience reveals about data center promises and what communities considering similar projects today should expect.

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