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AIKEN, SC (WOLO) – The company associated with Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms is coming to the Palmetto State, according to the Governor’s Office.
On Thursday, August 29, Meta announced that it will open the company’s first location in South Carolina with a new data center in Aiken County.
According to official information, the $800 million investment will create 100 new jobs in the operational business.
“We are excited to make Aiken County our new home and are committed to playing a positive role here and investing in the long-term vitality of the community. South Carolina has proven to be an excellent location for our newest data center thanks to its excellent access to infrastructure and energy, deep talent pool and great community partners,” said Kevin Janda, Meta Director of Data Center Strategy.
Once operational, the 700,000-square-foot data center at Sage Mill Industrial Park in Aiken County will be optimized for Meta’s artificial intelligence (AI) workloads.
The Aiken County data center will be Meta’s 22nd data center in the U.S. and 26th worldwide, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
In addition, the campus will receive the “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED) gold certification once it opens.
The building is scheduled to be operational in spring 2027.
Meta’s data centers are part of the global infrastructure that powers the company’s technologies and services, including Facebook, Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.
“Today’s announcement shows that Aiken County and the Western South Carolina region are competitive in the knowledge economy. Meta’s investment of $800 million and the creation of 100 new jobs is a strong statement on their part. We look forward to working closely with them,” said Gary Stooksbury, chairman of the Western SC Economic Development Partnership.
Individuals interested in job openings can visit Meta’s careers page.
