NANCY MCCLEARY, The Sanford Herald, N.C. Thu, June 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM UTC 2 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Residents in Lee County expressed anger and opposition at a recent proposal for a $900 million data center on Lower Moncure Road. PointOne Data Centers is seeking approval to build a 300,000 square-foot building on a 430-acre site, sparking concerns about safety, environmental impact, and water usage.