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Lake Gaston and Dominion Energy stakeholder issues

A September 28 public witness session on Dominion's rate case was booked in a county courtroom without county staff knowing, fueling social media speculation it was data-center related. The county manager clarified it isn't.

3 mentionsLast discussed Sep 8, 2026

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Trash collection, recycling, and illegal dumping

Commissioners raised resident complaints about recycling fees for people who don't use the service, confusion over the $144 solid waste fee, and illegal dumping along roads; staff will follow up with the affected resident and look at landfill hours and education.

1 mentionLast discussed Jan 5, 2026