Kershaw County Approves Incentives for Controversial Proposed Bethune Natural Gas Plant

Kershaw County approves incentives for controversial proposed Bethune Natural Gas plant

Kershaw County Council approved incentives for a $900 million natural gas plant in Bethune in a 4-3 vote.

Gas plant forces a difficult balancing act

Kershaw County faces a tough choice on approving a fee in lieu of taxes deal for a $900 million natural gas plant near Bethune, weighing potential economic benefits against concerns about noise, pollution, and property values raised by local residents about the project’s size and location.