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The Stokes County Board of Commissioners is set to vote on a controversial rezoning proposal for a large data center in Walnut Cove, facing significant opposition from community members, environmentalists, and local historians due to the site's historical significance, including unexcavated burial sites of the Indigenous Saura People. Despite proposed economic benefits of $20 million annually and adjustments to address noise and water concerns, many residents remain opposed, with thousands having petitioned against the project. The vote is scheduled for Monday at 6 p.m.