Protesters march against AI data center coming to Spartanburg

Protesters march against AI data center coming to Spartanburg

News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC·7/18/2026

Protesters marched in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, against the Valara Data Center power plant. The demonstration, part of a "National Day of A.I. Data Center Protests," began at the Spartanburg County Courthouse.

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On Saturday, protesters gathered in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to march against the upcoming Valara Data Center power plant. The demonstration began at the Spartanburg County Courthouse at 10 a.m. and was scheduled to last until noon.

This local protest coincided with a broader "National Day of A.I. Data Center Protests" being held across the country, highlighting organized opposition to data center developments.