Protest against data centers planned for Saturday in Spartanburg County
Residents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are planning a protest against data centers, specifically targeting a Valara Holdings project. This protest coincides with a National Day of Action Against Data Centers. The Spartanburg County Council is also scheduled to hold a public hearing and a second vote on a proposed one-year data center moratorium.
Residents of Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are preparing for a protest against data center developments, including a Valara Holdings data center currently under construction. The protest, scheduled for Saturday morning at the Spartanburg County Courthouse, is part of a larger 'National Day of Action Against Data Centers'.
Nancy Garner, who lives near the future data center site, is making signs and distributing fliers to encourage community involvement, stating that collective action is necessary to make a difference. Hal Foster also plans to attend with his family, emphasizing the importance of peacefully protesting against unwanted developments. Emery Caravello noted that the opposition efforts will continue beyond the protest, with residents having until July 31st to submit concerns to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
In addition to the protest, the Spartanburg County Council is set to hold a public hearing and a second vote on Monday regarding a proposed one-year data center moratorium.