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September 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
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Colleton County Council has taken a bold step towards shaping the future of digital infrastructure by advancing a new overlay district while maintaining a crucial moratorium in certain areas!

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Council advances digital infrastructure overlay, keeps moratorium east of I‑95 until plan update
Colleton County Council advanced a zoning amendment to create a digital infrastructure overlay district and carried a second reading of the map amendment unanimously; administration clarified a moratorium will remain in effect for areas east of I‑95 (except industrial parcels) until the county’s five‑year comprehensive-plan update is adopted.
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September 6, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Colleton County is at a crossroads as residents clash over the future of proposed data centers—will they ignite economic growth or threaten local resources?

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Residents split over data centers as council considers overlay district and moratorium
Public comment at the Sept. 4 Colleton County Council meeting featured competing views on potential data centers: some residents urged industrial growth and job creation, while others pressed for clearer economic and environmental facts and longer review under the county moratorium and pending ordinance changes.
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September 6, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Colleton County Council just took a significant step by unanimously approving an amendment to expand the multi-county business park with Charleston County, opening the door for new opportunities!

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Colleton County council approves amendment to expand multi‑county business park with Charleston County
Council unanimously approved a resolution to amend an agreement with Charleston County to expand the multi‑county business park, enabling additional properties in Charleston County to be included in the jointly owned park.
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August 5, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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Colleton County Council has made a bold move, rezoning 638 acres to industrial while the public raises urgent concerns over data centers and transparency!

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Colleton County Council approves rezoning of about 638 acres to industrial; public raises data-center and transparency concerns
At its July 6 meeting the Colleton County Council unanimously approved a rezoning ordinance to reclassify roughly 638 acres to industrial and cleared several other measures. Public commenters urged greater transparency around special-called meetings and urged the council to extend the moratorium on data centers in sensitive areas including the ACE Basin.
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July 10, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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June 18, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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June 13, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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Colleton County Council is hitting the pause button on data center approvals amid rising concerns over water usage and environmental impacts—what does this mean for the future?

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Colleton County council holds first reading of moratorium on data-center approvals after residents raise water-use concerns
After sustained public comment about groundwater and cooling-tower evaporation, Colleton County Council moved and carried a first-reading ordinance placing a temporary moratorium on consideration of data center land-use approvals; residents urged the pause while staff compiles additional technical information.
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May 5, 2026 at 7:07 AM
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Colleton County Council made significant strides by approving first readings for a $15 million bond and renaming a fire station in honor of a beloved former chief!

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Colleton County Council approves first readings of bond and property ordinances; funds training, renames fire station
At its Feb. 9 meeting Colleton County Council unanimously approved first readings of two ordinances (including up to $15 million in general obligation bonds), authorized 911 revenue spending for APCO EMD training, and voted to rename Fire‑Rescue Station No. 1 for Barry W. McRoy.
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March 12, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Colleton County Council is taking a pivotal step towards securing up to $15 million in bonds to ensure vital services like emergency response continue seamlessly.

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Colleton County holds first reading on up-to-$15M general-obligation bond; executive session set to refine terms
Council gave first reading to an ordinance authorizing up to $15 million in general-obligation bonds to maintain county operations and capital projects, and entered executive session to receive legal and financial advice; second reading and a public hearing were scheduled to finalize amounts.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
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Local residents are sounding the alarm over a proposed data center that could threaten the vital ACE Basin watershed—will the county heed their warnings?

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Residents and council clash over proposed data center site near ACE Basin; council points to zoning process
Public commenters warned that a proposed data center on Cooks Hill Road would harm the ACE Basin watershed; council members said the county did not rezone the land and that data centers require a special-exception review by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:09 PM
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Colleton County is at a crossroads as residents clash over the promising yet controversial Project Quail and its potential impact on jobs and the environment.

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Colleton County advances Project Quail agreements as residents debate proposed data center
Council approved ordinances to advance a fee-in-lieu agreement and an amendment to a multi-county industrial park related to Project Quail while residents voiced strong pro and con views about a proposed data-center development, citing jobs, water use, and environmental risks.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Colleton County's financial audit reveals a clean bill of health but signals a worrying decline in the general fund balance, prompting urgent discussions for recovery.

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Colleton County audit earns clean opinion as council eyes steps to rebuild shrinking fund balance
Independent auditors gave Colleton County an unmodified (clean) opinion on its FY25 financial statements and single audit, but council heard that the general fund balance fell by about $4 million to an unassigned balance near $2.9 million, prompting plans for follow-up budget and finance sessions.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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'Don't give one inch': South Carolina community fights against a new AI data center
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'Don't give one inch': South Carolina community fights against a new AI data center
Colleton County is poised to approve a new data center south of downtown Walterboro. But local residents are pushing back against the plan.
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December 29, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Sheriff Robert Anderson Strickland Arrested for Domestic Violence
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November 18, 2025 at 6:30 AM
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October 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Colleton County Council is taking bold action to enhance public safety and animal control, reflecting their commitment to community concerns.

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Council Murdock leads second reading of zoning ordinance amendment in Colorado County
Council discusses amendments to zoning district regulations and public safety concerns.
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October 8, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Colleton County Council takes bold steps toward economic growth and public safety with new tax incentives and essential equipment upgrades!

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Coteau County Approves Tax Credit Agreement and Purchases New Wheel Loader
Coteau County unanimously passes tax agreements and approves new equipment purchase for solid waste.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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As residents of Colleton County rallied at the council meeting, urgent concerns over muddy roads and the environmental impact of proposed data centers sparked passionate debates about the future of their community.

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Colleton County Council discusses data center regulations and animal control ordinance amendments
Residents express concerns over data centers and animal control ordinance changes at council meeting.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:58 AM
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September 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Colleton County declares September as National Recovery Month, uniting the community to support mental health and substance use recovery for everyone.

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College of County Council Declares September 2025 National Recovery Month
Council proclaims September 2025 as National Recovery Month to support mental health initiatives.
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September 9, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Colleton County residents rallied for a new cogeneration power plant, claiming it’s essential for energy independence and future growth—could this be the turning point for local infrastructure?

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County Council Hosts Public Forum on Power Plant Project in Cullinan County
Residents voice support for cogeneration power plant during county council public comment session.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:13 AM
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Colleton County residents are sounding the alarm over aggressive dogs, as one local farmer recounts heartbreaking losses and calls for urgent action to enforce existing laws.

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Colleton County Resident Urges Action Against Dangerous Stray and Pit Bull Dogs
Local farmer highlights the urgent need for enforcing aggressive dog ordinances in Colleton County
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August 13, 2025 at 3:12 AM
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The Colleton County Council is divided over a proposed natural gas plant, weighing its potential economic boost against the community's environmental fears.

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Collin County Council Backs Santee Cooper and Dominion Energy's Natural Gas Plant Project
Council expresses support for natural gas plant amid resident concerns about environmental impacts.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Farmers in Colleton County are crying out for help after a pack of dogs has devastated their livestock, leaving emotional scars and financial losses in its wake.

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Farmers Demand Action After Multiple Dog Attacks on Livestock in Dorchester County
Local farmers report significant livestock injuries and demand stricter animal control measures.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM