New data center developments in South Carolina are shrouded in secrecy, residents say
News ClipPost and Courier·Colleton County, SC·3/15/2026
Residents in Colleton County, South Carolina are voicing concerns about a proposed 1,000-megawatt data center project, citing issues with secrecy, water usage, and environmental impact. Similar data center proposals in other parts of the state have also faced opposition and backlash from local communities.
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Months after Colleton County citizen expressed outrage about a proposed data center, there are still questions. Secrecy is typical in these developments.