data centers

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for October 3, 2026: Gov. Henry McMaster and others were at the third annual nuclear summit in Columbia Tuesday to discuss South Carolina’s energy future; several big name Democrats will be floating around the state on Friday, including Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and California Rep. Ro Kahanna; new zoning is raising concerns among residents over the placement of a major data center; and more!

A state Circuit Court will revisit the question of whether a controversial data center project can be built.

Mike Switzer interviews Weston Adams, an attorney with the Nelson Mullins law firm in Columbia, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Weston Adams, an attorney with the Nelson Mullins law firm in Columbia, SC.

The South Carolina Daily Gazette's Jessica Holdman tells us about a Spartanburg data center creating its own power, but much more than originally projected.

The South Carolina Daily Gazette's Jessica Holdman tells us about a Spartanburg data center creating its own power, but much more than originally projected.

County planners upheld a denial for one data center while state officials said they won't regulate another.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews John McDermott, business editor of the Post and Courier in Charleston, SC.

On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for April 11, 2026: we continue our look at energy in South Carolina, specifically the future of nuclear, the demand of data centers, and what elected officials are trying to do to regulate them.