South Carolina Bulletin
Jun 08, 2026
By Staff Writer
A South Carolina Story of Shell Companies, Winter Storms, and Water Numbers That Don’t Add Up
On the night of January 22, 2026, as a winter storm bore down on South Carolina, the Marion County Council gathered for a special called meeting. Most residents were preoccupied with storm preparations. The agenda item was bland. Project Liberty. What happened inside those fluorescent lit chambers that night locked in the largest economic development deal in county history and residents are still trying to figure out what they signed up for.
Six months later, the full picture has emerged from council meetings, news reports, company statements, and investigative digging. It’s a masterclass in how rural economic development actually works. Shell companies, nondisclosure agreements, a friendly vote during a weather emergency, and water consumption numbers that strain credulity. https://samueleburns.substack.com/p/in-marion-county
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