Building Understanding
Clear answers about what the Marble campus means for your community.
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That’s exactly why this page exists. We’re committed to being a good partner in Marble and keeping the conversation open. Tap any topic below to learn more.
Campus Overview
What is a technology campus?
Think of it like a home for computers. Every time someone uses a phone, visits a website, checks the weather, or sees a doctor online, computers are doing that work. Those computers need a safe place to run. We build that place.
What will it look like?
The Marble campus is located in the former American Thread manufacturing facility, which has been repurposed into a modern data center. The existing building remains the centerpiece of the site, with supporting infrastructure such as electrical equipment and cooling systems located outside. The campus is designed with a clean, low-profile appearance, using neutral colors and landscaping to help it blend into the surrounding area. Many people are surprised by how unobtrusive modern data centers look in person.
Where exactly will the campus be?
The campus is located on approximately 66 acres near Marble, in an area already surrounded by existing electric substations and energy infrastructure. To put the size in perspective, 66 acres is about the same as 50 football fields.
Why Marble?
Marble already has what many communities don’t: the energy backbone and industrial infrastructure to support a project like this. Rather than occupying previously undeveloped land, the campus is located on an established industrial site that formerly housed a Coats America Inc. thread factory, with facilities dating to 1965–1967. Think of it like building a house. If the electricity, water, and roads are already in place, you’re starting from a much stronger position. Marble already had that foundation, making it well-suited for a long-term investment while maximizing the value of existing infrastructure.
Will there be lighting at night?
Lighting is expected to be controlled and directed inward toward the facility. This is designed to minimize any impact on the surrounding area.
Will I be able to see it from my house?
The Marble campus is located in the former American Thread manufacturing facility, which has been part of the community since 1967. The campus is planned with separation from nearby homes, and landscaping and natural buffers help reduce visibility. Because the project repurposes an existing industrial building, many residents will continue to see the same primary structure that has been part of the landscape for decades. Depending on location, much of the campus may not be readily visible from surrounding residential areas.
Is the campus safe to have near my home?
Technology campuses like this one are built to strict safety standards. The campus is planned with safety systems, secure fencing, and professional staff on-site around the clock. Emergency planning is built into the design and coordinated with local first responders before the doors ever open.
Will this affect my property value?
Economic growth and a stronger local tax base are factors that are generally associated with stable or improving property values. A campus that brings long-term investment, jobs, and significant tax contributions to the area is expected to support — not hurt — the economic health of the community over time.
Water & Cooling
Will this use up our water?
This campus uses a modern cooling system that works like a refrigerator. The same water goes around and around inside a closed loop. It doesn’t pull in fresh water every time. It reuses what it has. The expected water use is about the same as a small office building, or roughly five homes.
Where does the water come from?
Water comes from approved local sources in coordination with the Marble Community Water Systems. All use follows local regulations and oversight.
Is the water reused?
Yes. The system is designed to reuse water as part of the cooling process. This is what makes our water use so much lower than older-style facilities.
What happens during drought conditions?
The campus is expected to follow local guidelines and requirements. Water use can be adjusted if needed.
Sound
What does it sound like?
We take sound seriously and design our facilities to keep it well within comfortable levels. The sound level at the edge of our property is expected to be similar to a quiet conversation. To put that in perspective: a lawnmower runs at about 90 decibels, and a quiet conversation runs at about 50 to 60. We are also planning trees and landscaping along the edges of the campus to reduce sound further.
Does it run at night too?
The campus operates around the clock. However, sound levels at the property line are expected to remain low at all hours.
Energy
Will this raise my electricity bill?
Core Scientific is expected to pay 100% of its own energy costs. In Marble, we funded 100% of all necessary upgrades. Core Scientific expects that this project will not affect your electric bill.
Who manages the power system?
The local utility — TVA (Murphy Electric Power Board) & Duke Energy Carolinas — own and manage the power infrastructure in the area that serves homes and businesses. The campus works within that system and is subject to the same utility oversight as any other large energy customer.
Will this strain the power grid?
No. Our Marble site has been operating for nearly eight years and is currently served by both Murphy Electric Power Board & Duke Energy Carolinas. The project meets North Carolina grid reliability standards. In addition, Core Scientific has funded 100% of all needed electric facilities. Those investments serve to strengthen the local grid for everyone, not just our campus.
Economic Impact
Will this bring career opportunities to Marble?
Yes. The campus is now fully operational, and it supports approximately 150 permanent, full-time skilled positions, including facility operators, engineers, technicians, and security professionals.
Will local residents be able to apply?
Yes. We have been and will continue to be committed to local hiring. We plan to offer training programs to help Marble residents qualify for career roles at the campus. Local workforce development is a genuine priority.
What kinds of careers?
We provide skilled, full-time positions with competitive pay and benefits; not temporary work. Roles include facility operators, data systems technicians, engineers, maintenance professionals, and security staff. These are career pathways. Not just jobs.
What does this campus mean for local businesses?
Construction brought hundreds of workers who shopped locally, ate locally, and used local services. Now that the campus is fully operational, permanent employees do the same. Local businesses are expected to benefit from contracts, services, and day-to-day spending connected to the campus and its workforce.
Community Engagement
Does Core Scientific support any community programs?
We proudly support organizations that make a meaningful difference in our local communities. Over the past eight years, our community giving has included Andrews Youth Football & Cheer, helping provide equipment for local student-athletes; Valley River Humane Society, supporting the care of animals in need; Tri-County Community College Foundation, advancing workforce training, student scholarships, affordable housing, and disaster relief; and Hilltop Center Head Start, helping provide food assistance to local families Head Start to help create lasting benefits for local families and communities.
Additional FAQs
What is AI, and why does it need a campus like this?
AI is technology that helps computers learn and solve problems. It powers things like voice assistants, medical tools, and weather apps. AI needs enormous computing power, and that power has to be housed somewhere. If campuses like ours aren’t built here, the investment and the jobs will go somewhere else.
How do I ask a question?
Use the contact information below. We want to hear from you.
We are committed to building understanding.
We are not just building a campus. We are building career pathways for Marble families. We are building a stronger tax base for local schools and services. We are building energy infrastructure that benefits the whole community. And we are building a relationship with Marble that we intend to keep for a long time.
This page is provided by Core Scientific and reflects current plans, which may change as the project develops. We will update it as more information becomes available.