Residents question impact of data centers - Orangeburg County considering moratorium
Residents in Orangeburg County are raising concerns about the potential negative impacts of data centers. This has prompted Councilwoman Latisha Walker to propose a one-year moratorium on data center development in the area. The county council is currently considering this proposal.
Orangeburg County Councilwoman Latisha Walker is advocating for a one-year moratorium on data center development within Orangeburg County, South Carolina. Her proposal comes amid growing concerns among local residents regarding the potential negative impacts of large data centers on the community. These concerns were voiced during a recent town hall meeting where Councilwoman Walker discussed the proposed moratorium. Residents are questioning what measures the county can take to manage or prevent the influx of these facilities. The Orangeburg County Council is now considering the implementation of this moratorium as a response to community sentiment and to assess the implications of data center expansion.