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🌱 Why Marion County residents are still upset after Project Liberty’s collapse

Marion, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Marion County residents are still upset after Project Liberty’s collapse

Also on today's calendar: CRACKED SMILES & BIG LAUGHES Comedy Show.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 96 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Stream Data Centers pulls out of controversial Marion County project (wmbfnews.com) — Stream Data Centers has dropped its planned Project Liberty data center in Marion County, citing utility timing issues, but pledged to keep previously committed funds for local programs. Residents are relieved the project is off the table yet remain frustrated with county leaders over secrecy, demanding clearer answers on how their tax dollars and new community investments will be handled.
   

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  • Ann Lewis To Receive 2026 Leadership Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award (dillonnews.org)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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