
‘AI is anti-human’: S.C. protesters express concerns on data centers
News ClipWRDW·Spartanburg, Spartanburg County, SC·3/8/2026
Protesters in Spartanburg, South Carolina are expressing concerns over data center developments in their area, including issues around power demand, water usage, infrastructure strain, noise pollution, and health impacts from backup generators. While they are pleased about recent decisions not to offer tax incentives for some projects, they remain worried about two other data center proposals in the Spartanburg area.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than two dozen people gathered in Spartanburg on Saturday to protest data center developments. Attendees said they’re worried about everything from power demand and water use to noise and health impacts, and that many residents still do not know what is planned