South Carolina Office of Resilience and Google expand collaboration
August 6, 2026
Expanded partnership supports weatherization and hazard resilience initiatives for resource-constrained households in storm-prone areas The South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) and Google announced an expanded collaboration with Habitat for…
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New workforce academy opens door for South Carolina workers to enter data center and AI infrastructure careers
June 11, 2026
As South Carolina continues to compete for major technology and infrastructure investment, a new national workforce program from Meta could help local workers gain access to some of the fastest-growing…
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Project Manager – Special Projects & Grants
April 15, 2026
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager specializing in Special Projects and Grants to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex initiatives that advance our organizational goals.…
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John Frick named CEO of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina
April 7, 2026
General Counsel Chris Koon promoted to executive vice president The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina, Inc., has named its longtime government relations chief, John Frick, as the association’s next president…
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Santee Electric Cooperative to host 86th annual meeting April 14
March 31, 2026
Santee Electric Cooperative will hold its 86th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, featuring a drive-thru registration process and a virtual business session. This year’s event, themed “Empower the Future,”…
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Central adopts new rate for data centers, other major power users
March 19, 2026
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have adopted a new rate that makes permanent their existing practices that protect Palmetto State families and businesses from energy costs created by data centers and…
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South Carolina Power Team welcomes Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications
February 3, 2026
The South Carolina Power Team announced the addition of Meredith Atkinson as Director of Communications. In this role, Meredith will oversee the organization’s strategic communications and marketing initiatives, playing a…
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New Poll: Republican primary voters back conservation, resilience and energy planning at record levels
January 26, 2026
Statewide survey shows conservative voters increasingly view land, water and energy stewardship as essential to South Carolina’s economic growth and community resilience. A new statewide poll of 1,200 likely Republican…
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