AVAIO finally faced the Wrightsville community over its $6 billion data center. Pizza couldn’t quell the anger.

Residents of Wrightsville had their first official meeting with AVAIO regarding the proposed $6 billion AI data center, but despite free pizza, tensions ran high. Executives assured the community that the project had already passed the first phase, with promises about addressing noise and water concerns. However, many locals, especially those from the rural, predominantly Black community, remain skeptical about the potential benefits for their area. This meeting marks a significant step, but the underlying concerns about environmental and economic impacts continue to fuel community unrest.