Consolidation Was the Right Move for the Lowcountry’s Water Future
September 22, 2025
By Becky Dennis Director of Operations Kiawah Island Utility Water is our most precious resource, and the responsibility to deliver it safely and reliably is one we take seriously locally…
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The City of Charleston announces changes to trash collection days beginning October 1
September 11, 2025
Beginning October 1, 2025, the City of Charleston will implement changes to trash collection days for residents in specific areas. The update applies to trash collection only (including appliances, construction debris, furniture,…
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Charleston City Council advanced the Battery extension project and committed additional funding for citywide flood solutions
September 11, 2025Following a successful trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with leadership at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston City Council voted last night to move the long-discussed Battery Extension…
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South Carolina Water Utilities announces consolidation of Lowcountry water and wastewater systems
August 12, 2025
Consolidation Helps Stabilize Rates and Supports Critical Infrastructure Upgrades KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU), the largest private water and wastewater provider in the state, has announced…
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Dorchester County awarded $1 million Community Development Block Grant towards waterline improvement project in Stratton Capers neighborhood
July 24, 2025
Dorchester County has received a $1 million Community Development Block Grant from the S.C. Department of Commerce to fund Phase 2 of the Stratton Capers waterline replacement project. The upgrades…
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Charleston Water System to upgrade bill payment system and offer expanded payment options
May 14, 2025
Customers gain accessibility, flexibility; convenience fee added for card-based payments The Charleston Water System is upgrading its electronic bill payment system and offering several new payment options beginning in July.…
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James Crepeau named Berkeley County Water & Sanitation Director
February 4, 2025
Berkeley County has named James Crepeau the new Director of Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS). His first official day in the position was Monday, January 27, 2025. Crepeau’s resume…
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South Carolina Water Utilities employees dedicate nearly 700 hours to supporting local communities in 2024
January 21, 2025
At South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU), giving back to the community is more than just a priority—it’s part of our company culture. Through meaningful partnerships with nonprofit organizations across the…
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Berkeley County issues update on Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project
January 16, 2025
Anticipated Completion Date of Spring 2025 Berkeley County’s Red Bank Road Gravity Sewer Project in Goose Creek has made significant progress in recent weeks, with a tentative substantial completion date…
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Amber Guyton joins the South Carolina Power Team as Operations & Events Manager
December 10, 2024
The South Carolina Power Team announced the hiring of Amber Guyton as the Operations & Events Manager. In this role, Amber is responsible for the efficiency and performance of the…
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City of Charleston celebrates breaking ground on the final phase of Huger and King Street pump station
October 30, 2024
The City of Charleston hosted a groundbreaking to celebrate entering the final phase of the Huger Street and King Street Pump Station. Upon completion, this pump station will increase flow…
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Terracon names Chadwick Johnson Director of Electric Utilities
September 20, 2024
Terracon, a leading national consulting engineering firm comprised of engineers, scientists, architects, facilities experts, and field professionals, has named Chadwick Johnson Director of Electric Utilities. He will be responsible for business and…
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Emerger Strategies’ Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
August 12, 2024
Love the Lowcountry? Want to ensure your company is protecting what you love by being socially and environmentally responsible? Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with…
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Santee Cooper’s Lake Moultrie Regional Water System awarded for 25 years of outstanding performance
June 17, 2024
Santee Cooper received the 25-Year Directors Award from the Partnership for Safe Water, a program developed by Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works Association, and associated Partner organizations to guide water utilities toward improving…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Santee Cooper named Top Utility by Business Facilities
February 21, 2022
Business Facilities magazine named Santee Cooper one of its Top Utilities, noting that the power provider did much more for South Carolina than provide energy. Business Facilities cited a range…
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Santee Cooper seeks public input for 2023 Integrated Resource Plan
February 7, 2022
Santee Cooper needs input from its customers and other stakeholders as it begins the process of developing its triennial integrated resource plan. Santee Cooper will host a series of meetings…
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Lake Marion Regional Water Agency breaks ground on Winding Woods Reach and Water Tank
January 26, 2022The Lake Marion Regional Water Agency, Dorchester County, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Santee Cooper, with special guest Congressman James E. Clyburn, today held a groundbreaking ceremony…
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Sustain SC, Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities announce inaugural class for Sustainability Leadership Initiative
September 29, 2021
Professionals to participate in six-session program focused on sustainability Sustain SC and the Furman University Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities has selected a group of professionals across various sectors to…
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Charleston Water System and Kimberly-Clark reach first ever agreement for Cottonelle® flushable wipes to meet national municipal flushability standard
April 26, 2021
Pursuant to a legally binding agreement reached between the Charleston Water System (CWS) and the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, both parties have agreed that Cottonelle® flushable wipes currently meet a modified version…
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Gov. McMaster urges Dominion to withdraw rate increase request
November 24, 2020
Many South Carolinians Struggling “To Keep Lights On” During Pandemic Governor Henry McMaster today requested Dominion Energy withdraw their request to the Public Service Commission (PSC) for a 7.7% rate…
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Charleston Water System wins AMWA award
October 14, 2020
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored the exceptional operation and performance of 13 public drinking water systems with its top utility management awards on October 13 at its…
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Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s reaffirm Charleston Water System Triple-A bond ratings
June 18, 2020
Charleston Water System (CWS) earned the highest possible bond credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) at Aaa and S&P Global Ratings (S&P) at AAA on June 12, 2020. Both…
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Dominion Energy adapts to ensure safe, quick response to hurricanes across Virginia, Carolinas during coronavirus pandemic
June 3, 2020
RICHMOND, Va. — Tropical Storm Bertha signaled the start of hurricane season when it made landfall last week in South Carolina. Dominion Energy customers in Virginia and the Carolinas can…
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Dominion Energy contributes $250,000 to expand EnergyShare into South Carolina to Help Low-Income Customers
May 20, 2020
As the company continues to observe Community Action Month, Dominion Energy has finalized the expansion of EnergyShare into South Carolina with a $250,000 donation to the program, which is administered…
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Santee Cooper warns customers of scammers
March 25, 2020
Santee Cooper is receiving repeated reports of scammers calling customers, demanding immediate payment, and threatening to turn off customers’ electricity. Santee Cooper is not making these calls and this is…
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Dominion Energy commits $1 million to coronavirus relief efforts
March 16, 2020
$250,000 committed to American Red Cross to help its response $750,000 committed to nonprofits as response plans develop and local needs are defined RICHMOND, Va. — The Dominion Energy Charitable…
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Moody’s, S&P reaffirm Charleston Water System Triple-A Bond ratings
July 25, 2019
Top ratings lower borrowing costs for infrastructure improvements. Charleston Water System (CWS) recently earned the highest possible bond credit ratings from Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) at Aaa and S&P Global…
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Charleston Water System Named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina For Ninth Consecutive Year
June 10, 2019
Charleston Water System (CWS) ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the large employer category for the ninth consecutive year in a program offered…
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Coal Ash Milestone: Last truckload of stored Pond Ash hauled from Grainger
May 7, 2019
At approximately 10:30 a.m. today, Santee Cooper hauled the last load of coal ash that was stored in ash ponds at the former Grainger Generating Station. Santee Cooper will continue…
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Spring Fishburne Drainage Improvement Project tunnel tour
February 11, 2019South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster and Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg led a delegation of South Carolina Floodwater Commission members, including Commission Chairman Thomas S. Mulliken, on a tour of the…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, Co-Chairmen of Santee Cooper Study Committee release report on initial offers to purchase Santee Cooper
February 4, 2019
Governor Henry McMaster joined Senator Paul Campbell and Representative Murrell Smith in releasing to the public the report on the bids submitted by parties interested in purchasing Santee Cooper or…
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SCSBA secures settlement between Dominion Energy and SCE&G; Merger includes greater access to renewables, more utility transparency
December 19, 2018
The South Carolina Solar Business Association (SCSBA) has entered into a merger agreement with SCE&G and Dominion Energy in support of the two companies’ merger. Working on behalf of its members, The…
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Santee Cooper Board approves 2019 Budget
December 10, 2018
The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a $2.1 billion budget for 2019. The 2019 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.9 million for the water systems…
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Dominion Energy awards $10,000 grant to Celebrate Freedom Foundation
October 26, 2018
Funding will support STEM education and workforce development programs. Celebrate Freedom Foundation (CFF) has received a $10,000 grant from Dominion Energy to support the foundation’s work in developing the next…
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Dominion Energy/SCANA Merger Achieves Another Key Milestone
September 4, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. and SCANA Corporation has achieved another significant milestone. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the indirect transfer of the Operating License for V.C. Summer…
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Charleston Water Systems named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for eighth consecutive year
June 13, 2018
Charleston Water System (CWS) ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the large employer category for the eighth consecutive year in a program offered…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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