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Beaufort County commissioners voted for 1-year pause on data center development

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5 October 2026

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Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity

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Fusion42 · 7 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Beaufort County commissioners have approved a one-year pause on new data center development projects within the county.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Deep Tech: Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a new delay in US data center expansion as Beaufort County halts construction for a year. This opens a short window to reposition your development plans or explore alternative locations now.

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