MATTHEWS, NC — A big addition could be coming to an undeveloped part of Matthews.

“Matthews is such a such a charm. It’s such a gem of a town, we don’t want it to be Charlotte,” said Danielle Benham.

Benham believes that charm will go away if a proposed 123 acre AI Data Center off I-485 along E John St comes to her town.

“I’m 100% against it. Yes, there’s nothing they could say at this point,” Benham said.

She’s not the only one. A Change.org petition labeled “No Data Centers in Matthews, NC” has nearly 2,000 signatures as of Wednesday night.

Long term health effects, utility costs, and property values are some of the biggest concerns residents we heard from have. However, not everyone is completely against it.

“I’m excited to have something happen there. I don’t know if I need som

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