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Truck traffic linked to Meta’s data center has surged crashes by more than 600% around Holly Ridge .

Students and residents report constant noise, dangerous driving, and unlicensed truck operators.

Local officials acknowledge problems but residents say little has changed despite new traffic controls.

Community members also report water discoloration and repeated power outages since construction began.

Penelope Hull doesn’t care that the road in front of her elementary school leads to what will be the largest data center in the world . She just misses the playground in front of Holly Ridge Elementary School.

It’s shut down this year because it faces the roads where, every day, thousands of dump trucks and 18-wheelers thunder toward “Hyperion,” Meta’s $27 bi

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