Residents sue McCormick County over data center rezoning

MCCORMICK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A group of citizens with the SCELP have sued McCormick County over its decision to approve rezoning of land to make way for a 678-acre data center not far from downtown McCormick. The original vote happened Sept. 10 and the lawsuit was filed Nov. 6. They allege the county failed to follow required zoning procedures, didn’t adequately evaluate infrastructure and neighboring properties and approved a change inconsistent with its comprehensive plan. The complaint also alleges the public didn’t get the required notice or an equal opportunity to comment. The complaint also cites a June 30 email saying the local Commission of Public Works had sent Pollard Lumber a letter committing 1 million gallons of water per day. News 12 has reached out to the County, every commissioner and SCELP for comment, and hasn’t heard back yet.