Top Stories of 2025: Data center expansion in NC and how people are reacting to it

As 2025 comes to an end, we're reflecting on stories from this year that made an impact in our area.

Tarboro Town Council held a public hearing about a proposed data center. Hundreds of people have signed a Change.org petition against it. WRAL's Destinee Patterson explains the plans for the facility and the pushback.

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