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News ClipGreenville Online·Spartanburg County, SC

Gas, Medicaid, Iran: Checking claims from SC's Senate debate

South Carolina Senate candidate Annie Andrews criticized data center development during a debate and proposed a two-year statewide moratorium. She highlighted a data center under construction in Spartanburg by Valara Holdings, a NorthMark Strategies subsidiary, while incumbent Sen. Lindsey Graham opposed a moratorium and warned it could hinder U.S. competition in artificial intelligence.

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10/13/2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging $2.8B Valara data center in S.C.
News ClipWRDW·Spartanburg County, SC

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging $2.8B Valara data center in S.C.

A judge dismissed a lawsuit by Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County challenging permits for Valara Holdings’ proposed $2.8 billion data center. The ruling allows construction to continue, although a separate application for four buildings, a power yard and cooling systems remains pending; the county’s one-year pause on new data center applications does not apply to Valara’s project.

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10/7/2026
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging $2.8B Valara data center in Spartanburg County
News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging $2.8B Valara data center in Spartanburg County

A Spartanburg County judge dismissed Concerned Citizens of Spartanburg County’s lawsuit challenging permits for Valara Holdings’ proposed $2.8 billion data center. The ruling allows construction to proceed, although a second application covering additional buildings, a power yard and cooling systems remains pending.

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10/7/2026
Data center power plant receives key permitting approval
News ClipHilton Head Island Packet·Spartanburg County, SC

Data center power plant receives key permitting approval

The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services approved an air permit for Valara Holdings' controversial 450-megawatt natural gas power plant in Spartanburg, designed to support a data center. This decision drew criticism from environmental groups and local citizens due to concerns about pollution and health risks. Separately, Valara Holdings significantly revised its estimated water usage upwards, though Spartanburg Water confirmed its capacity to meet the demand.

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9/22/2026
SC PSC power generation stance creates ‘welcome mat’ for data centers, critics warn
News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

SC PSC power generation stance creates ‘welcome mat’ for data centers, critics warn

South Carolina's Public Service Commission (PSC) declined to review a natural gas plant for a Spartanburg data center, arguing it's private power. Critics warn this decision sets a precedent for developers to bypass oversight, raising concerns about environmental and community impacts. A lawsuit concerning the project's land development permits is also pending.

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9/3/2026
South Carolina Public Service Commission approves nearly $3 billion data center
News ClipWYFF·Spartanburg County, SC

South Carolina Public Service Commission approves nearly $3 billion data center

South Carolina regulators have unanimously approved plans for a nearly $3 billion data center in Spartanburg County, despite concerns raised by an environmental group. The South Carolina Public Service Commission sided with developers North-Mark Strategies and Valara Holdings, ruling that the project is not subject to the same regulatory process as power plants. An environmental group had filed a lawsuit arguing the project was improperly classified.

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8/28/2026
SC utility regulators side with data center, won’t require approval for gas plant
News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

SC utility regulators side with data center, won’t require approval for gas plant

The South Carolina Public Service Commission ruled that data center developer Valara Holdings does not need regulatory approval for its 450-megawatt natural gas plant in Spartanburg County. This decision dismisses a petition by local residents and an environmental group concerned about the project's environmental impact and transparency. The power plant is intended solely to power Valara Holdings' $2.8 billion data center development.

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8/27/2026
Environmental group files court order to stop Spartanburg County data center project
News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Environmental group files court order to stop Spartanburg County data center project

The Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) has filed for a temporary injunction to stop the construction of the Valara data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They allege that construction began without proper review by the Spartanburg Planning Commission, leading to ongoing lawsuits. SELC claims "harmful construction" continues at the site.

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8/20/2026
Data Center Discussion: Upstate county brings in state leaders amid concerns
News ClipWYFF·Spartanburg County, SC

Data Center Discussion: Upstate county brings in state leaders amid concerns

Spartanburg County and South Carolina leaders convened to discuss data centers, particularly the Valara Holdings Center, amidst public concerns. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services Bureau of Air Quality detailed its thorough review process for air quality permits. Officials assured that all state and federal standards must be met for the facility to proceed.

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8/13/2026
‘A fact finding journey’: Spartanburg County holds special meeting on data centers
News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

‘A fact finding journey’: Spartanburg County holds special meeting on data centers

Spartanburg County Council held a special work session to discuss data centers, specifically a Valara Holdings project, in response to community concerns. Experts addressed environmental topics such as air quality, noise, water, gas, and electricity. The Valara data center is already facing a lawsuit from neighbors, and the county is considering a one-year moratorium on data center development.

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8/12/2026
News ClipFOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Wofford researchers track air quality near Valara data center site before turbines come online

Wofford College researchers are installing air-quality monitors near a future Valara Holdings data center site in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, to establish baseline particulate-matter levels before the facility's natural-gas-powered equipment begins operating. They have recorded elevated readings during construction and express concerns about potential air pollution from the proposed 24 natural-gas generators and 11 turbines, which would effectively create one of the state's largest natural-gas power plants. The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is reviewing permits for additional turbines, and the Spartanburg County Council has scheduled a special public safety committee meeting to discuss the project.

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8/11/2026
PSC weighs $3B data center fight
News ClipCharleston City Paper·Spartanburg County, SC

PSC weighs $3B data center fight

The South Carolina Public Service Commission is addressing a dispute over whether Valara Holdings' planned 900,000-square-foot data center in Spartanburg County, which will be powered by its own 457-megawatt natural gas plant, requires PSC approval. Environmental groups argue that any major utility facility generating over 75 megawatts needs PSC siting and environmental approval, while Valara contends its private power generation does not constitute a public utility. A final ruling from the commission is expected by September 4.

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8/7/2026
South Carolina Regulators Debate Approval for Data Center's Private Power Plant
News ClipThe State·Spartanburg County, SC

South Carolina Regulators Debate Approval for Data Center's Private Power Plant

South Carolina utility regulators held a hearing to determine if Valara Holdings needs state approval to build a 450-megawatt natural gas plant for its private data center in Spartanburg County. Residents and environmentalists argue that a certificate is necessary to scrutinize environmental impacts, while Valara contends it doesn't need public oversight for a private power source.

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8/6/2026
Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg County data Center project before PSC
News ClipWIS News 10·Spartanburg County, SC

Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg County data Center project before PSC

Residents and an environmental group are challenging a proposed $3 billion Valara Holdings data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, before the Public Service Commission. The dispute centers on whether the data center's natural gas-fired power plant requires state regulatory review, despite construction already being underway. A ruling from the commission, expected by September 4, could have significant implications for future data center developments statewide.

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8/5/2026
Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg Co. data center project before PSC
News ClipLive 5 News·Spartanburg County, SC

Residents, environmental group challenge Spartanburg Co. data center project before PSC

Residents and the Southern Environmental Law Center are challenging Valara Holdings' proposed $3 billion data center in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. They argue the accompanying natural gas power plant requires state review under the Utility Facility Siting and Environmental Protection Act, a claim Valara disputes. The South Carolina Public Service Commission is reviewing arguments and will vote by September 4th on whether the project falls under state utility siting requirements.

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8/5/2026
Spartanburg County residents report construction disruptions from data center project
News Clip3:08FOX Carolina News·Spartanburg County, SC

Spartanburg County residents report construction disruptions from data center project

Residents in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, are experiencing significant disruptions from the ongoing construction of a large data center by Northmark Strategies and Valara Holdings. Neighbors report issues such as excessive dust and noise, affecting their quality of life and health, even before the 450-megawatt facility becomes operational.

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7/24/2026
As SELC sues Spartanburg County over data center development, officials defend their actions
News ClipPost and Courier·Spartanburg County, SC

As SELC sues Spartanburg County over data center development, officials defend their actions$

The Southern Environmental Law Center has filed a lawsuit against Spartanburg County and Valara Holdings, a NorthMark subsidiary, regarding a $2.8 billion data center project. The suit alleges the county improperly classified the 457-megawatt data center as minor land developments, thereby bypassing public input and the planning commission. This classification is being challenged due to concerns about the project's environmental impact and the denial of public debate.

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7/23/2026
Chester County approves data center moratorium. Public workshop dates set
News ClipRock Hill Herald·Chester County, SC

Chester County approves data center moratorium. Public workshop dates set

Chester County Council unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on new data center developments, becoming the latest South Carolina county to pause applications. This period will allow for education on economic and environmental impacts, with public workshops featuring utility and environmental experts. The decision comes amidst resident concerns over rural landscape preservation and a lawsuit against developer Valara Holdings for a prior project.

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7/21/2026