City of Georgetown sends notifications to Equalized Payment Plan customers
July 3, 2026
The City of Georgetown has mailed notification letters to customers enrolled in the Equalized Utility Payment Plan advising them that their updated payment plans will take effect beginning with their…
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City of Georgetown announces new Weatherization Assistance Program to lower utility bills
July 1, 2026
Georgetown Mayor Jay Doyle is pleased to announce a new joint initiative designed to help local homeowners lower their utility bills and improve home comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. Through…
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City of Georgetown establishes a Utility Payment Plan policy
June 30, 2026
The Mayor and City Council passed a resolution to establish a Utility Payment Plan to be effective July 1, for those utility customers needing assistance. The policy is intended to…
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South Carolina Water Utilities announces consolidation with Blue Granite Water Company
June 29, 2026
Largest Water Utility Consolidation in South Carolina History South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU), the state’s largest private water and wastewater provider, has announced the consolidation of Blue Granite Water Company…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Members Reelect Three Trustees at 2026 Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 5, with 5,066 members taking part in drive-thru registration and voting for the board of directors on June 4 and…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Members Reelect Three Trustees at 2026 Annual Meeting
June 10, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative held its 2026 Annual Meeting on June 5, with 5,066 members taking part in drive-thru registration and voting for the board of directors on June 4 and…
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Auxiliary Operator
June 10, 2026
Position Description Responsible for operating, inspecting, and monitoring auxiliary support equipment to assist the Unit Operator and Shift Supervisor with operation of the boiler/turbine/generator and other station systems including scrubbers…
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SJWD Water District launches new customer notification system
June 10, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the launch of a new customer notification system that will provide real-time updates about service disruptions, advisories, and other important water system events. Constructed…
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Black River United Way receives $8,000 boost for early youth literacy from Santee Electric Cooperative and CoBank
June 5, 2026
GEORGETOWN, SC — Black River United Way (BRUW) is proud to announce a significant investment in local early childhood education, thanks to a combined $8,000 gift from Santee Electric Cooperative…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Holds Annual Meeting of Members June 4-5
June 2, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative, Inc. will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting of Members on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, at the cooperative’s campus. Voting will be open from 7…
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Precision and Power on Display: Lowcountry Backhoe Roadeo competition tests skills, builds camaraderie
May 23, 2026
GEORGETOWN, S.C. — The hum of heavy machinery and the spirit of competition took center stage Thursday, May 21, in Georgetown as county and municipal public works employees gathered to…
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Infrastructure Week: Investing in the Systems Our Community Depends On
May 19, 2026
Infrastructure Week is a chance to recognize the systems that make everyday life possible. Clean drinking water, wastewater treatment, and fire protection are easy to take for granted, but they…
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SJWD Water District releases 2025 Water Quality Report
May 18, 2026
The Startex-Jackson-Wellford-Duncan Water District (SJWD) announced the release of its 2025 Water Quality Report, which provides customers with detailed information about the safety, quality, and source of their drinking water.…
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Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art announces ticket sales for Tony Bennett tribute during fall concert series
May 18, 2026
The Pawleys Island Festival of Music & Art (PIFMA) is pleased to present “The Good Life,” a Tony Bennett tribute concert featuring the Joe Gransden Orchestra on Thursday, October 15 at…
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Laurens Electric Awards Community Impact Grant to Mount Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry
May 11, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative presented one of its Community Impact Initiative grants to the Mount Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry during the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet April 17.…
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Laurens Electric Awards Community Impact Grant to Mount Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry
May 11, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative presented one of its Community Impact Initiative grants to the Mount Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry during the Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet April 17.…
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Local resident recognized as a Dominion Energy Volunteer of the Year
May 4, 2026
Employee celebrated for over four decades of volunteer fire service A Midlands resident with more than 40 years of service as a first responder has been honored as a 2026…
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Greenwood County, CPW, and LCWSC Confirm Drinking Water Safe Amid Lake Greenwood Fish Kill
May 4, 2026
Greenwood County, the Greenwood Commissioners of Public Works (CPW), and the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) are working together to address public concerns surrounding drinking water in Lake…
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Laurens Electric Cooperative Invites Members to 2026 Annual Meeting
May 3, 2026
Drive-Thru Voting Scheduled for June 4 and 5 Laurens Electric Cooperative is inviting its members to participate in the 2026 Annual Meeting, with drive-thru voting and registration scheduled for Thursday,…
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Dominion Energy to begin performing tree trimming activities as scheduled for 2026
April 30, 2026
Dominion Energy will begin performing tree trimming activities along overhead utility lines in the following neighborhoods on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Distribution Line Tree Trimming:…
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All ReWa facilities receive SCDES Facility Excellence Awards
April 30, 2026
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has received Facility Excellence Awards for all nine of its water resource recovery facilities from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES). The awards recognize…
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Associate Maintenance Technician
April 28, 2026
Local Candidates Only Please. Responsible for assisting in the maintenance of all sewer pump stations, plant facilities, and equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following essential duties and responsibilities are…
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Georgetown County Water & Sewer District sets irrigation schedule to manage peak demand
April 28, 2026
Georgetown County Water & Sewer District (GCWSD) is implementing a new irrigation schedule for its customers to manage peak water demand and ensure system reliability during periods of high use.…
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MetroConnects Unveils Massive New 23-Acre Campus in Mauldin
April 22, 2026
In a move signaling significant infrastructure investment for the Upstate, MetroConnects officially opened its expansive new headquarters on Monday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at 1151 W. Butler Road marks a…
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Graves Station meeting will focus on stormwater
April 22, 2026
Georgetown County and the S.C. Office of Resilience (SCOR) invite residents of the Graves Station community to attend a public meeting Thursday, April 23, to provide input on a stormwater…
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HTC hosts 2026 REEL Kids celebration for area students at Medieval Times
April 16, 2026
26th Annual event recognized students who demonstrate leadership excellence, while also overcoming life challenges HTC held the Cooperative’s Recognizing Extraordinary Examples of Leadership (REEL) Kids celebration Thursday, April 15, at…
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Project Manager – Special Projects & Grants
April 16, 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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LCWSC Begins Maddens Tank Renovation to Support Long-Term Water System Reliability
April 15, 2026
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has begun interior renovation work on Maddens Tank this week as part of its ongoing commitment to maintaining safe and reliable water…
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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $15,000 to local Upstate non-profits
April 15, 2026
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has donated $15,000 to three Upstate non-profit organizations to help them deliver…
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Water Districtuion Field Service Technician
April 6, 2026
Employee benefits include state insurance, state retirement, paid annual and sick leave, and optional YMCA membership. LCWSC employees are community oriented and volunteer their time to several organizations within the…
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Laurens CPW Honored with National Award for Outstanding Safety Practices
April 1, 2026
The Laurens Commission of Public Works has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned the First Place Diamond…
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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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South Carolina Water Utilities employees support local home repair initiative
March 30, 2026
Volunteer Project in the Midlands Strengthens Community Safety and Access A team of South Carolina Water Utilities (SCWU) employees recently volunteered during a two-day community service project in partnership with…
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LCWSC Celebrates Workforce Excellence at Annual Employee Recognition Breakfast
March 30, 2026
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) recently brought together staff and commissioners for its annual Employee Recognition Breakfast, celebrating the dedication, growth, and achievements of its workforce. The…
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Roger Case joins ReWa’s Board of Commissioners
March 26, 2026
An open seat on the Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Board of Commissioners has been filled by Roger Case, of Fountain Inn. Case was the public works director for the City…
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SC Electric Cooperatives Move to Shield Residents from Big-Tech Energy Costs
March 25, 2026
As data centers continue to plant roots across South Carolina — bringing jobs, investment, and enormous appetites for electricity — the state’s electric cooperatives are making it official: Palmetto State…
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Call for Artists: Georgetown seeks local artwork for utility box murals
March 22, 2026
The Georgetown Arts & Cultural Commission is inviting local artists to help transform ordinary utility boxes into vibrant works of public art across the city of Georgetown. The commission is…
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HTC to host ribbon cutting at newly renovated Georgetown office
March 18, 2026
HTC, the largest telecommunications cooperative in the United States, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony, in conjunction with the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, for the Cooperative’s newly renovated Georgetown…
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“Best tasting water” state award earned by Spartanburg Water’s Landrum drinking water treatment plant
March 17, 2026
The R.B Simms Drinking Water Treatment Plant also earned a competitive ranking Spartanburg Water’s Landrum Drinking Water Treatment Plant has been awarded “Best Tasting Water” in South Carolina at the…
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S.C. Department of Environmental Services wins 2025 Notable State Documents Award for State Water Plan
March 12, 2026
The S.C. Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is the recipient of a 2025 Notable State Documents Award from the South Carolina State Library for the 2025 South Carolina State Water…
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Georgetown Mayor to address utility costs at next monthly forum
March 10, 2026
City of Georgetown residents are invited to join Mayor Jay Doyle for his March installment of the Mayor’s Forum on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 pm at the Winyah Auditorium…
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ReWa begins $37.5M Conestee Pump Station project
March 10, 2026
$10M SCIIP grant provides support Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) is celebrating the beginning of its $37.5 million Conestee Pump Station project to enhance wastewater capacity management while reinforcing its commitment…
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HTC and Stella’s Ice cream partner to create limited edition flavors, with proceeds benefiting area Girl Scouts
March 9, 2026
Spirit Night Set for Thursday, March 12, National Girl Scout Day, at Conway and Murrells Inlet Stella’s Location from 5:30-8:30 p.m. HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, has partnered…
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HGTC Foundation partners with Lowcountry Food Bank and HTC to host “Fresh For All” food distribution March 13
March 9, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation, in partnership with the Lowcountry Food Bank, will host a Fresh For All food distribution on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to…
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Blue Granite Water Company hosted customers at drop-in event at Lexington Tennis Complex
March 9, 2026
Blue Granite Water Company hosted a customer drop-in at the Lexington Tennis Complex on March 4. The first of these events this year, customer drop-ins provide an excellent opportunity for…
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SJWD Water District names Bobby Walden as Chief Operating Officer
March 4, 2026
SJWD Water District (SJWD) announced the appointment of Bobby Walden as its new Chief Operating Officer. Walden brings almost 50 years of experience in water utility operations and leadership. In…
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Laurens Electric’s Pay It Forward Program Blesses Upstate Street Heart with $500 Gift
March 4, 2026
System Information Technician Rebecca Kiekhafer paid forward $500 to Upstate Street Heart, a non-profit organization providing essential resources to people and families in need in the Greenville area. Based in…
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PSC appointments will shape utility rates across South Carolina
March 3, 2026
Ratepayer Protection Concerns Focus Attention on District 5 Appointment Next week, the South Carolina General Assembly will vote to appoint members of the Public Service Commission (PSC) for Congressional Districts…
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Laurens Electric’s Pay It Forward Program Blesses Upstate Street Heart with $500 Gift
March 3, 2026
System Information Technician Rebecca Kiekhafer paid forward $500 to Upstate Street Heart, a non-profit organization providing essential resources to people and families in need in the Greenville area. Based in…
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Mechanic
March 2, 2026
South Carolina: Georgetown: 661 Steam Plant Drive | Construction/Maintenance | Full-time Position Description: Supports reliable and efficient generating station operations by maintaining mechanical equipment, piping systems, and hydraulic and pneumatic…
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