Surry County’s planning board seeks two years to develop permanent regulations for data centers. Their plan also involves forming a steering committee and visiting an existing facility to witness firsthand how data centers affect local communities.

In the aftermath of the Annunciation Church shooting, this opinion piece contends that media outlets have given disproportionate coverage to the alleged shooter, overshadowing the voices of the victims. The author calls on journalists to reevaluate their reporting priorities and honor those directly affected by violence.