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Colleton County Residents Unite Against Controversial Data Center Plan

1/7/2026

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Story summary

Residents of Colleton County, South Carolina, are mobilizing against a proposed data center complex and a new gas power plant.
Developers moved the project to this predominantly Black area after opposition in Georgia.
Activists cite water depletion and health risks from pollution as central environmental concerns.
Local leaders emphasize transparency and community engagement as residents learn about the project within the frame of a broader environmental justice movement.

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Story summary

Residents of Colleton County, South Carolina, are mobilizing against a proposed data center complex and a new gas power plant.
Developers moved the project to this predominantly Black area after opposition in Georgia.
Activists cite water depletion and health risks from pollution as central environmental concerns.
Local leaders emphasize transparency and community engagement as residents learn about the project within the frame of a broader environmental justice movement.