Colleton County Approves Data Center Overlay Despite Resident Pushback | Data Centers

Last Update: 10/07/2026 at 9:01 PM EST

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Live 5 News / Victoria Blair

Colleton County Approves Data Center Overlay Despite Resident Pushback

Colleton County Council approved a data center overlay in rural South Carolina, partially lifting a moratorium while imposing noise, setback, cooling and acreage requirements.

9/14/2026 • Permitting & Regulation • General

Bluffton Today

Colleton County Hearing Examines Data Center Zoning Overlay

Environmental groups are urging Colleton County residents to oppose a proposed data center zoning overlay before the Sept. 14 public hearing in Walterboro, South Carolina.

9/8/2026 • Permitting & Regulation • General

Interesting2 articles · CI Score 45–59

Live 5 News WCSC / Victoria Blair

Colleton County Data Center Rules Divide Farmers And Residents

Colleton County approved data center zoning rules in South Carolina, while farmers and supporters debate groundwater risks, farmland impacts and potential tax revenue.

9/18/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • General

Capital B / Adam Mahoney

Colleton County Settlement Blocks Data Centers Across Much Of ACE Basin

Colleton County agreed in 2026 to exclude data centers from most of the ACE Basin in South Carolina, settling a residents' zoning lawsuit.

10/6/2026 • Community & Local Opposition • General