Data Center Moratorium

This initiative establishes a 12-month temporary ban on data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations within the county. The moratorium provides time to study environmental and infrastructure impacts and draft new zoning regulations.

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First reading passed unanimously on August 25, 2026; second and final reading pending. Watch for the next recap.

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August 25, 2026

Public comment Eight speakers addressed the council, with the majority voicing strong support for the data center moratorium due to concerns regarding water pressure and energy infrastructure. Other speakers requested increased transparency regarding development projects in the Bethune area, voiced concerns over potent…

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August 11, 2026

Votes at a glance - Private Hangar Contract at Kershaw County Airport (1st Reading): PASSED 6-1 (J. Jones voted NO). - Multi-County Industrial Park Agreement with Lancaster County (1st Reading): PASSED 4-3 (B. Connell, D. Catoe, and J. Jones voted NO). - Amendments to ZLDR Height Limitations (1st Reading): PASSED 4-3 (…

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June 9, 2026

Public comment Two residents addressed the Council: - Isaac McCaskill inquired about the status of a property concern previously brought before the Council. - William Holland expressed concerns regarding the potential arrival of data centers in the county, citing worries about resource consumption and noise pollution.

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October 14, 2025

Public comment Residents expressed concerns regarding the environmental impact of data centers on groundwater and aquifers. Other comments included a request for the county to clarify the legal basis for property tax assessments on split-parcel developments and a supportive note regarding the approval of the Comprehens…

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September 23, 2025

Discussed, no vote - Data Center Rezoning: Residents and local representatives spoke extensively in public comment to oppose the potential rezoning of a 162-acre site on Park Road for a massive data center. Council members clarified that no data center proposal is currently on the agenda and expressed the need for thor…

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