South Carolina’s growth is not the question. How we respond is.

Kristen Austin Gunter with Sustain SC encourages participation in the nonprofit's annual symposium to discuss issues including data center growth and how conservation can be an economic development tool.

By: Kristen Austin Gunter

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 498

Last Updated: 3 days, 11 hours ago

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We all know South Carolina is growing. The question is no longer whether that growth is coming, but how we respond to it.

More people, new industries and continued investment bring tremendous opportunities for our state. They also bring greater demand for the resources and infrastructure that make that growth possible.

How will South Carolina meet increasing demand while protecting the natural resources that contribute to our economy and quality of life?

How do …

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