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Residents urge county to pause Silfab construction, citing safety and permit concerns
Summary
Public commenters told York County Council that the Silfab solar facility near homes and schools presents high‑hazard fire risk and alleged the company built under an invalid permit; speakers asked the county to pause approvals while lawsuits and investigations proceed.
Two residents used the public‑comment period to press York County to halt approvals and construction at the Silfab solar site pending legal and permitting review.
Frank Jernak, a Fort Mill resident and retired engineer, said a whistleblower lawsuit alleges Silfab 'operate[d] without an occupancy permit' and that the fire marshal shut the site down; he…
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