GLOUCESTER, Va. — Data centers are becoming a daily reality across America, but nowhere more so than in Virginia. In total, the Commonwealth has over 300 data centers, making it the state with the most. And they might be coming a little closer to Hampton Roads.
Wednesday night, in Gloucester County, officials hosted an informational meeting for residents on the potential construction of a new data center and technology overlay district. County officials are considering the creation of the district in the Glenns area to attract and accommodate data centers.
County Administrator Carol Steele says although no one has contacted the county to propose the construction, Wednesday night’s meeting served as a way to move a step ahead of the process…