Francisco Salmeron

Francisco Salmeron

Francisco Salmeron is Camden Tribune's publisher and local reporter in Camden, North Carolina. His professional work at the Tribune focuses on local government, public records, schools, growth and development, public safety, elections, public notices, and community issues affecting Camden County residents.

Camden, NC

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Camden’s Data Center Ban Is About More Than Data Centers

Monday's hearing covers more than a data-center ban. Housing, sewage rules, and permit requirements are on the table, and residents should make the county explain every new limit on their land.

Camden’s Data Center Ban Is About More Than Data Centers — Camden Tribune | Editorial

By Francisco Salmeron • 11 hours ago

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Virginia Man Charged With DWI After Jeep Crosses Center Line, Hits Bus on Duck Road

No one was hurt when a Jeep crossed the center line and struck an empty Outer Banks Adventures bus on Duck Road Wednesday night.

Camden’s Data Center Ban Is About More Than Data Centers — Camden Tribune | Editorial

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Oct 29, 2026

Camden’s Data Center Ban Is About More Than Data Centers

Monday's hearing covers more than a data-center ban. Housing, sewage rules, and permit requirements are on the table, and residents should make the county explain every new limit on their land.

Camden’s Data Center Ban Is About More Than Data Centers — Camden Tribune | Editorial

Oct 22, 2026

Virginia Man Charged With DWI After Jeep Crosses Center Line, Hits Bus on Duck Road

No one was hurt when a Jeep crossed the center line and struck an empty Outer Banks Adventures bus on Duck Road Wednesday night.

Virginia Man Charged With DWI After Jeep Crosses Center Line, Hits Bus on Duck Road — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of Google Maps

Oct 22, 2026

Camden to Consider Hearing on 36-Month Subdivision Moratorium as Current Pause Nears End

Commissioners meet on October 22, 2026, to consider setting a November 16 hearing. The notice does not say whether the 36 months would extend the current moratorium or start a new one.

Camden to Consider Hearing on 36-Month Subdivision Moratorium as Current Pause Nears End

Oct 22, 2026

Camden Yacht Club Disputes $4,800 Trash Fee, Asks Why County Rejected Land Offer

Commissioners send marina fee policy to November as club seeks answers about the county-owned waterfront property it leases.

Camden Yacht Club Disputes $4,800 Trash Fee, Asks Why County Rejected Land Offer — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of Google Maps

Oct 22, 2026

Paid Camden's Solid Waste Fee? You May Be Owed a Refund

Only a couple of people applied before the July 30 deadline. Commissioners told staff to accept applications on a rolling basis and find people who already paid.

Paid Camden's Solid Waste Fee? You May Be Owed a Refund — Camden Tribune

Oct 22, 2026

Camden Says It Can't Enforce Revoked B&M Mine Permit as Ponderosa Neighbors Press for Answers

An Oct. 6 county letter says the sand pit's revoked permit is no longer binding. In March, the county attorney wrote that B&M was still expected to follow it.

Camden Says It Can't Enforce Revoked B&M Mine Permit as Ponderosa Neighbors Press for Answers

Oct 22, 2026

Camden water project still awaits state OK two months before the moratorium ends

Filed Aug. 28, the plans would be approved by default Nov. 26 if state reviewers stay silent, one month before Camden's subdivision moratorium expires.

Camden water project still awaits state OK two months before the moratorium ends

Sep 23, 2026

B&M schedules mining-permit meeting; Camden says no application is on file

B&M’s September 23 meeting concerns a proposed mining permit at 399 Ponderosa Drive. Camden says no application is on file; attendance questions remain.

B&M schedules mining-permit meeting; Camden says no application is on file — Camden Tribune

Sep 16, 2026

Sawyer Says South Mills Development Could ‘Outrun’ Sewer Plant as Moratorium Nears End

South Mills wastewater averaged about 25% of stated capacity in July, while Camden says proposed development will require substantially more treatment capacity.

Sawyer Says South Mills Development Could ‘Outrun’ Sewer Plant as Moratorium Nears End — Camden Tribune | Courtesy Camden BOC Sept. 8 2026

Sep 16, 2026

Camden Board Backs Posting Delinquent Taxpayer Names on Social Media for ‘Extra Pressure’

Camden commissioners backed posting delinquent-tax information on county social media after the county manager said broader exposure could add “a little extra pressure” to pay.

Camden Board Backs Posting Delinquent Taxpayer Names on Social Media for ‘Extra Pressure’ — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of Camden County BOC Meeting Sept 8 2026

Sep 4, 2026

‘‘Any and All Residential Growth’: What Camden’s August 31 Hearing Revealed

Camden's 387-unit appeal has exposed conflicting readings of the county UDO, a rushed May determination and questions that can affect any property owner.

‘‘Any and All Residential Growth’: What Camden’s August 31 Hearing Revealed — Camden Tribune | Courtesy of Camden County BOC

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