Kate Hanauer
Coverage of Kate Hanauer in the Nexus archive.
- Fort Mill parents renew push to move Silfab Solar plant as new school year nears
Fort Mill parents are urging the relocation of Silfab Solar's plant near Flint Hill Elementary and Middle School due to safety concerns following chemical leaks. A recent court ruling upheld zoning restrictions against the plant's operations, but parents remain anxious as the new school year begins.
- Judge upholds York County BZA ruling in Silfab Solar zoning dispute
A South Carolina judge upheld York County's zoning decision, ruling that solar panel manufacturing by Silfab Solar is not permitted under the property’s light industrial zoning. Parents and community groups, including Move Silfab, expressed hope that the ruling could lead to ending manufacturing operations near schools, following concerns over chemical incidents at the facility.
- Judge sides with York County over Silfab Solar manufacturing zoning
A judge affirmed York County's zoning board decision that prohibits solar panel manufacturing in a light industrial district, but Silfab Solar claims the ruling does not affect its ongoing operations. Parents and local officials expressed concerns about chemical storage near Flint Hill Middle School, while Silfab plans to appeal to preserve future expansion opportunities.