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Microsoft confirms plans for 1,350-acre megasite north of Triangle. What to know.

Microsoft confirms plans for 1,350-acre megasite north of Triangle. What to know.
The company confirmed what many expected when it purchased the Person County land more than a year ago. Microsoft says permitting process could begin in 2026.
Updated February 24, 2026 at 7:14 PM

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