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News ClipThe State·Walterboro, Colleton County, SC

‘Keep the wild places wild.’ Public opposes planned gas plant near SC’s ACE Basin

A proposed $5 billion natural gas plant in Colleton County, South Carolina, developed by Dominion Energy and Santee Cooper, faces strong public and environmental opposition. Residents and activists are concerned about pollution, habitat destruction in the ACE Basin, and rising energy costs. The Public Service Commission is expected to make a decision by mid-June, with further public hearings scheduled.

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3/24/2026

News ClipBluffton Today·Canadys, Colleton County, SC

Natural gas pipeline project opponents: Citizens have rights and a voice

Environmental groups and landowners are actively opposing a proposed natural gas power plant in Canadys, Colleton County, South Carolina, and its associated 70-mile pipeline. They are urging residents to voice concerns at upcoming public hearings, arguing that the projects' true purpose is to provide energy for data centers, not residential heating. Opponents highlight environmental impacts and question the need for fossil fuel expansion.

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3/23/2026