Laurens County leaders approve one-year pause on data center developments

Name: Laurens County leaders approve one-year pause on data center developments
Uploaded: 2026-09-15T02:19:59.000Z
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Description: The Laurens County Council in South Carolina has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data center developments. This pause will allow county staff, the planning commission, and county counsel to study the impacts and implications of data centers.

News Clip0:24WSPA 7News·Laurens County, SC·9/15/2026

The Laurens County Council in South Carolina has unanimously approved a one-year moratorium on new data center developments. This pause will allow county staff, the planning commission, and county counsel to study the impacts and implications of data centers.

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Gov: Laurens County Council, Laurens County Planning Commission

The Laurens County Council in South Carolina has unanimously passed an ordinance enacting a 12-month moratorium on data center developments. The council's decision came after a 6-0 vote on Monday night, officially pausing new data center projects for a year.

During this one-year period, county staff, the planning commission, and county counsel will conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages associated with data centers. The initiative aims to inform future policy and land-use decisions regarding data center development within Laurens County.