Clarendon County Halts New Data Centers | Columbia News

Clarendon County just voted to halt all new data center construction — a decisive move that closes critical loopholes before any projects can even begin. With unanimous council approval, the moratorium empowers local leaders to study impacts on tourism, growth, and the environment — concerns voiced loudly during public hearings. While Project Fifty-Nine remains unaffected (no buildings up yet, company still unknown), questions linger about Santee Electric Co-op’s proposed closed-loop cooling system and its water use. The council’s goal? Gather solid data without violating anti-discrimination laws — all while keeping residents’ voices front and center. 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.wistv.com/2026/09/15/clarendon-county-council-advances-third-final-reading-data-center-moratorium/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/424b60adc3395618 Report issues to [email protected].