York County Council

York County Council is delaying action on Silfab Solar's zoning issue until a judge's reconsideration hearing on August 26. Manufacturing at the Rock Hill solar panel plant is halted until then, following a non-final court order. Council chairwoman Christi Cox announced the pause after consulting with the county attorney.

York County Council is reviewing legal options following a July 20 court ruling that determined Silfab Solar's light-industrial zoning does not permit solar panel manufacturing. The dispute centers on whether the company's property is appropriately zoned for its operations.

York County leaders approved changes to their incentive offer for Octapharma Plasma, a Swiss company planning to build its first U.S. headquarters in Rock Hill. The project is expected to create over 1,200 jobs and bring a $1.5 billion investment to the community.

York County Council is set to vote on withdrawing incentives for a $1.5 billion Octapharma deal, which could cancel the Swiss company's plan to build a U.S. manufacturing plant in Rock Hill and cost 1,500 jobs. Disputes over tax revenue sharing among York County, Rock Hill, and the Rock Hill School District have led to failed negotiations, with the school district risking millions in lost funds if the deal collapses.

York County Council approved a nine-month moratorium on new data center development applications to pause consideration and approval processes. The ordinance temporarily halts special exceptions, conditional use permits, and other land-use approvals for data centers.

York County Council approved a revised revenue plan for Project Palmetto Rock, a biopharmaceutical company's $1.5 billion facility proposal in Rock Hill. The plan allocates 85% of Rock Hill's tax revenue to schools and 10% of economic development funds annually. Rock Hill City Council will vote on the deal next, which could secure 1,500 jobs but has faced criticism over potential inconsistencies in incentives.

York County Council approved incentives for a $1.5 billion pharmaceutical project in Rock Hill, S.C., expected to create 1,200 jobs. The decision followed a dispute over revenue distribution from the project.

York County's vote on a tax incentive agreement for Octapharma's $1.5 billion U.S. manufacturing project in Rock Hill is stalled due to disputes over cost-sharing between local governments. Rock Hill officials rejected an amended agreement that shifted more financial burden to the city, warning the deal could collapse if the council reaffirms the amendment.

York County and Rock Hill leaders disagree over a tax incentive plan for Octapharma’s US headquarters project. York County’s proposal would require Rock Hill to relinquish 100% of its tax revenue from the company for decades, prompting pushback from the city, which passed a resolution capping tax credits at 50% for the first 10 years. The county will vote on the plan again on July 13.

York County Council approved a tax break amendment for Octapharma’s U.S. headquarters in Rock Hill, reducing the financial burden on local schools from 50% to 31.9% of the tax incentive. The vote passed 5-2, aiming to attract a $1 billion investment and 1,500 jobs while providing Rock Hill Schools with up to $3 million annually in additional revenue.

Rock Hill leaders are working to bring a global biopharmaceutical company to the former Panthers headquarters site off I-77 and Palmetto Parkway. The project, named Project Palmetto Rock, was discussed at a Rock Hill City Council meeting.

York County is considering Project Palmetto Rock, a $1.5 billion biopharmaceutical investment with over 1,200 jobs at the former Carolina Panthers site. Chester County approved a six-month pause on new data center applications to assess impacts. Rock Hill is hosting Juneteenth celebrations with events including food trucks, music, and a worship service.

A biopharmaceutical company will invest $1 billion in York County, creating 1,200 jobs through Project Palmetto Rock. The project includes 688 manufacturing jobs with an average wage of $102,752 and 564 corporate and lab jobs with an average wage of $141,502, aiming to boost the local economy. York County Council approved initial incentives for the project, with further hearings scheduled.

York County Council in South Carolina voted for a nine-month moratorium on new data centers to study their impact on resources and infrastructure. The moratorium's effect on the QTS Data Center project under construction, including nine buildings at Lake Wylie, remains unclear, as legal advisors determine if existing approvals or 'vested rights' exempt it. Community members and officials seek clarity ahead of council meetings on June 29 and July 13.

York County leaders are considering a nine-month moratorium on data centers. The Planning and Zoning Committee recommended the pause to the full York County Council after a second reading. The moratorium would temporarily halt data center permits.