Spartanburg County council considering possible data center moratorium
News Clip0:35FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC·6/16/2026
Spartanburg County Council is considering a possible one-year moratorium on data centers. The council voted to allow the County Manager and County Attorney to draft the moratorium, beginning the process of consideration. This action follows significant resident opposition to data center projects in the county.
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Spartanburg County leaders are considering a possible one-year moratorium on data centers. The County Council voted to authorize the County Manager and County Attorney to draft the proposed moratorium. This action follows significant pushback from residents regarding data center projects in the county. While the vote initiates the process of considering the moratorium, it does not mean it will be immediately enacted.