Developers pull the plug on Matthews data center plans
Surprise announcement ends weeks of tension over proposed data center
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Thunderous applause Tuesday night greeted the news that a controversial 123-acre data center plan has been withdrawn — for now
by Ashley Fahey and Tony Mecia
The developers behind plans for a controversial data center in Matthews decided Tuesday to withdraw their zoning petition in the face of strong opposition from residents.