9-1-2026 Regular Meeting of Greenwood, SC County Council

Greenwood County Council’s regular meeting on September 1, 2026, included updates on FEMA-funded recovery work and land-use matters. Staff reported that 12 FEMA projects had been closed out, with only dam gate repairs remaining; the county was in contract negotiations with vendors for that work. Debris removal, the largest recovery component, involved costs exceeding $1 million across three projects. The state agreed to cover the required 25% match, and staff anticipated completing the final project soon. No contract award or procurement vote was reported. A community recovery van purchased with grant funds was also mentioned, without a dollar amount or vendor details.

Council discussed the county’s data-center moratorium and the formation of an advisory committee; members said appointments were still being finalized and that the committee would make recommendations rather than decide whether a data center proceeds. The moratorium had already been approved at a prior meeting, and members noted it could be extended if more review time is needed. Council also considered zoning changes for residential developments, including a third-and-final-reading request affecting approximately 66 acres and a first-reading request for the Briarwood Place subdivision; the transcript does not capture a clear vote outcome on the former, and the latter required no action at this stage. The appointment of Rachel Blair to the accommodation tax committee was approved unanimously.