Bamberg, Calhoun not pursuing data center moratoriums

Bamberg, Calhoun not pursuing data center moratoriums

News ClipThe Times and Democrat·Orangeburg County, SC·7/27/2026

Orangeburg County Council has given initial approval for a temporary moratorium on the development and construction of data centers. Meanwhile, Calhoun and Bamberg counties have not taken similar actions regarding data center moratoriums.

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Gov: Orangeburg County Council, Calhoun County, Bamberg County

The Orangeburg County Council in South Carolina has approved a temporary moratorium on the development and construction of data centers within its jurisdiction. This decision follows similar discussions and actions in other parts of the state regarding the rapid growth of the data center industry.

In contrast, neighboring Calhoun and Bamberg counties have opted not to pursue similar moratoriums on data center development at this time. The status of data center regulations continues to be a point of discussion among local government bodies in the region.