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Colleton County Approves Data Centers Amid Outcry | Charleston News
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- Sep 15, 2026
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Summary
Colleton County just approved a sweeping zoning change allowing massive data centers on rural land, sparking fierce local backlash. After a six-month pause, the council revived permits—mostly for areas west of I-95 or already industrial—with strict limits: 65-decibel noise caps, 200-foot buffers, and mandatory closed-loop cooling. But residents say their voices were ignored—dozens showed up with signs, over 5,000 signed petitions, and many couldn’t even attend the packed meeting. They fear pollution, power demands, and loss of clean air and water. While officials tout economic growth, the community’s fight to protect their land is far from over. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.live5news.com/2026/09/15/colleton-county-approves-controversial-data-center-rules-despite-pushback/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0228dc15bb227a0 Report issues to [email protected].