Upstate Home Maintenance Services announces tax season blowout sale on heat pump systems
April 3, 2024
Upstate Home Maintenance Services, a leading HVAC company specializing in heating and cooling services in the Upstate South Carolina area, today announces their Tax Season BLOWOUT Sale on heat pump…
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Upcountry Fiber to build broadband infrastructure in underserved areas of Pickens County to reach more than 9,100 addresses
March 27, 2024
$17.75 million project to help bridge the “digital divide” for the underserved Underserved areas of Pickens County in parts of the Liberty, Dacusville and Six Mile areas will soon have…
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WCFIBER and Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to nearly 13,000 in underserved areas of Anderson County
March 11, 2024
Underserved areas of Anderson County will soon have access to broadband internet through internet service providers WCFIBER, a wholly-owned subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), and Upcountry Fiber,…
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Woolpert contracted by Greenville Water to provide bathymetric mapping for North Saluda and Table Rock Reservoirs
February 26, 2024
The data will be used to compile a high-density point cloud to assess, plan, and enhance the region’s source water management. Greenville Water has contracted Woolpert to acquire bathymetric survey data of the…
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Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air announces Winter Specials and Best of the Upstate nominations
February 19, 2024
Dipple Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air, a trusted provider of comprehensive home services in the Carolinas, announced its Winter Specials and participation in the Best of the Upstate nominations. As…
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Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum explores Centennial Legacy of The Duke Endowment
February 12, 2024A traveling exhibit highlighting a century of progress as envisioned by James B. Duke, founder of The Duke Endowment, is now on display at the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville…
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Installation Technician
February 5, 2024
CNNGA has an immediate opening for an Installation Technician. Compensation is commensurate experience. To be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Job Description:…
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Maintenance Technician
February 5, 2024
CNNGA has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician. Compensation is commensurate experience. If you are interested in being considered for this position, please email a resume and cover letter…
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Lawrence Flynn, public finance attorney at Pope Flynn, named Best Lawyers® 2024 Public Finance Law and Utilities Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Columbia
January 26, 2024
Lawrence Flynn, a public finance and governmental law attorney and member of the management team with Pope Flynn, has received “Lawyer of the Year” in Public Finance Law for Columbia…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission
January 9, 2024
The mission of the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission is to ensure that our customers are provided with a sustainable supply of safe, quality drinking water and to provide…
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Spartanburg Water provides grant support to Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL)
December 21, 2023
Grant will help fund the Spartanburg organization’s Trails Stewardship Program Play.Advocate.Live Well. (PAL) was recently awarded a grant for more than $3,500 by Spartanburg Water to assist with the success…
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Spartanburg Water provides ongoing support to Watershed Ecology Center
December 19, 2023$23,000 grant will help Center continue education for 23,000 local students The USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center (WEC) was recently awarded a $23,000 grant by Spartanburg Water to help continue…
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Spartanburg Water provides ongoing support to Watershed Ecology Center
December 18, 2023
$23,000 grant will help Center continue education for 23,000 local students The USC Upstate Watershed Ecology Center (WEC) was recently awarded a $23,000 grant by Spartanburg Water to help continue…
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Spartanburg Water’s Jimmy Vess and Sean Henderson honored with state Quarter Century Operator Award
December 18, 2023
Long time Spartanburg Water wastewater treatment operators Jimmy Vess and Sean Henderson were recently honored with the “Quarter Century Operator” Award at the annual Water Environment Association of South Carolina…
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Compliance, Safety Awareness, and Training Coordinator
December 13, 2023
The Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority (CNNGA) is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions to our customers. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a passionate…
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Installation Technician Associate
December 11, 2023Now Hiring!!!! Position: Installation Technician Associate Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority (2 openings) – Openings at Clinton and Newberry locations Apply by emailing your resume and cover letter to [email protected].…
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Senior Installation Technician
December 11, 2023NOW HIRING!!!! Position: Senior Installation Technician Department: Operations-Unregulated Service and Customer Gain Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority has a job vacancy for a Senior Installation Technician. A plumbing or other…
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Senior Installation Technician
December 10, 2023
NOW HIRING!!!! Position: Senior Installation Technician Department: Operations-Unregulated Service and Customer Gain Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority has a job vacancy for a Senior Installation Technician. A plumbing or other…
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Columbia College hosts Columbia Fire Department
November 14, 2023
On November 8 and 9, 2023, Columbia College hosted the Columbia Fire Department for their semi-annual Search and Rescue Training. Earlier this year, Columbia College announced several capital projects, including…
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Central welcomes new Senior Vice President
November 1, 2023
Former CEO of Old Dominion Electric Cooperative joins Central Electric Power Cooperative Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. announced the hiring of Marcus Harris, P.E., as our new Senior Vice President…
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Air Compressor Services breaks into top 5 of “Best Places to Work”
August 16, 2023
Best Companies Group, in collaboration with SC Biz News, has announced that Air Compressor Services (ACS) ranked No. 4 on the 2023 South Carolina Best Places to Work list. The…
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Air Compressor Services ranks 3077 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
August 16, 2023
For the 2nd Consecutive Year, Air Compressor Services Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 3077, with Three-Year Revenue Growth of 168 Percent Inc. revealed that Air Compressor Services ranks No.…
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Upcountry Fiber launches new multi-gig broadband internet service offering to address increased household bandwidth needs
August 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has launched a new…
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Upcountry Fiber deepens reach of broadband internet availability to continue to reduce the Upstate’s digital divide
June 22, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), announced it is ahead…
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New Grid Resiliency Grant Program approved
May 30, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved a South Carolina program for strengthening the state’s electric grid resiliency and awarded $10.4 million in funding for the first two years. Santee…
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City of Charleston awarded $10 million grant for King/Huger Pump Station
May 2, 2023The City of Charleston has been awarded $10 million in funding from the South Carolina Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund for the “King Street Pump Station” project, the second and…
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Graham seeks more than $60 million in funding for water improvement projects in South Carolina
April 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham released his funding requests for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill the Senate will consider later this year. Graham posted…
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Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. expanding Lexington County, SC operations
March 22, 2023
$52 Million investment will create 61 new jobs Cooperative Electric Energy Utility Supply, Inc. (CEEUS), a consumer-owned electric materials supplier, today announced plans to expand operations in Lexington County, South Carolina.…
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Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to 8,200 more customers through American Rescue Plan Act
February 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has been awarded a…
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Spartanburg Water announces hiring of new Safety Manager
October 19, 2022
Spartanburg Water announced the hiring of Shawn Maguire as the new Safety Manager for Spartanburg Water. As the Safety Manager, Shawn will coordinate, manage and facilitate the development, implementation and…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022
In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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Charleston Water System accepting Citizens Academy applications
August 15, 2022CWS customers can apply through Aug. 31 at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy. Charleston Water System (CWS) is accepting applications from current customers, ages 18 and up, for its Citizens Academy at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy through August 31. CWS…
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Charleston Water System accepting Citizens Academy applications
August 15, 2022
Charleston Water System (CWS) is accepting applications from current customers, ages 18 and up, for its Citizens Academy at www.charlestonwater.com\CitizensAcademy through August 31. CWS will select 40 applicants to participate in…
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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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Engineering Council launches infrastructure advancement initiative
June 28, 2022
ACEC-SC guides lawmakers on critical state infrastructure projects, funding allocation Through the launch of its Infrastructure Works (IW) initiative, the American Council of Engineering Companies of South Carolina (ACEC-SC) will…
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Santee Cooper Board names Rahul Dembla as Chief Planning Officer
June 27, 2022
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors named Rahul Dembla as Santee Cooper’s Chief Planning Officer. Dembla has been with Santee Cooper since 2016 and, prior to his appointment, served as…
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Judson Mill District uses helicopter to install 21 HVAC units at historic Warehouse building
June 9, 2022
Working with FairLifts, a corporate helicopter charters & lifts services company, and Tuck & Howell, an expert heating and cooling company, Judson Mill District today installed 21 HVAC rooftop units…
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City of Charleston contracts with Trident Waste to augment collection efforts in response to unusually large trash volumes
June 9, 2022
In order to ensure timely collection, the city has contracted with Trident Waste to augment city trash pickup efforts through the end of next week, as trash volumes continue to…
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Berkeley County Water & Sanitation welcomes water leak detection dog
June 6, 2022
Trained to Identify Leaks in Service Lines & Water Mains Berkeley County is proud to introduce the newest four-legged member of its Berkeley County Water and Sanitation Department: Agua, a…
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Santee Cooper now accepting applications for its EVolve Electric Vehicle Grant Program
June 2, 2022
Santee Cooper is now accepting applications for its new EVolve Electric Vehicle Commercial Grant Program. The program is available to Santee Cooper commercial customers and will offer grants of up…
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Charter invests $1 million in CommunityWorks to provide small business loans in underserved South Carolina communities
May 25, 2022
Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund (Loan Fund) has committed to invest $1 million in CommunityWorks, — a South Carolina statewide nonprofit lending institution and…
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Spartanburg Water names new Chief Executive Officer
May 25, 2022
Guy Boyle joins the organization from the Macon Water Authority The Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District have named Guy Boyle…
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Graham submits funding requests for South Carolina Energy & Water projects
May 23, 2022
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) submitted the following member-directed spending requests for Energy and Water projects in South Carolina. Graham made the requests to the Senate Appropriations Committee, on…
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Spartanburg Water’s Alex Grubbs receives Fog Leader of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
Alex Grubbs, Spartanburg Water Compliance Specialist, recently received the “FOG Leader of the Year” Award from the Blue Ridge Foot Hills District of the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Water’s Mike Russell honored with State Quarter Century Operator Award
May 11, 2022
Long time Spartanburg Water wastewater treatment operator Mike Russell was recently honored with the “Quarter Century Operator” Award at the annual Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operator’s Conference.…
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Hill Electric promotes two to project management positions
May 10, 2022
Belton Locals Drew Little and Mike Ryan Assume New Roles Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, today announced two promotions: Drew Little and Mike…
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Call 811 Before You Start Digging
April 10, 2022
April is National Safe Digging Month. Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds everyone to call or login to www.SC811.com before you dig. It’s the law, and it’s not just for contractors…
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Charleston Water System CEO Kin Hill announces retirement
April 6, 2022
Assistant CEO Mark Cline to Become CEO August 12. Charleston Water System (CWS) CEO Kin Hill announced his retirement effective August 12 after 35 years with the utility. The CWS…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Asset Engineering
March 20, 2022
Spartanburg Water announces the hiring of Hugh Sadek, EIT, to the position of Project Engineer II. Sadek is assigned to the Asset Engineering Group, where he will be responsible for…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Wastewater Treatment
March 20, 2022
Spartanburg Water announces the hiring of Lance Johnson, to the position of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. Johnson will manage nine wastewater treatment facilities throughout the Spartanburg Water service area. These facilities…
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