Laurens County, LCWSC Secure $1 Million Grant for Clinton-Area Sewer Line Replacement
July 15, 2026
CDBG award will fund replacement of a 1981 force main serving more than 1,600 connections. In partnership with Laurens County Council, and with the assistance of the Upper Savannah Council…
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Maintenance Technician Associate
July 13, 2026
Now Hiring!! CNNGA is looking for a Maintenance Technician Associate. Come join the CNNGA team and receive SC state benefits such as insurance and retirement., paid vacation and select holidays.…
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Maintenance Technician Associate
July 8, 2026
Now Hiring!! CNNGA is looking for a Maintenance Technician Associate. Come join the CNNGA team and receive SC state benefits such as insurance and retirement., paid vacation and select holidays.…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Laurens Electric Sends Nine Local Students on Leadership Trips to Washington and Columbia
February 24, 2026
Six local high school juniors and three sophomores are the winners of expense paid trips this summer, sponsored by Laurens Electric Cooperative. 11th graders Sara Beth Field of Laurens, Silas…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Sends Letter to Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority Regarding Recent Price Increases
February 19, 2026
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is looking into Clinton Newberry Natural Gas Authority’s (CNNGA) recent price increases for natural gas. “Our office received a number of complaints from constituents…
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Small Change, Big Impact: LCWSC’s “Coins that Care” Continues Helping Laurens County Families
February 11, 2026
For just a few cents each month, residents in Laurens County have an opportunity to help a neighbor in need — simply by paying their utility bill. Laurens County Water…
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Dominion Energy & SCDepartment of Education Accepting Entries for Student Essay Contest
February 10, 2026
Junior and senior high school students in South Carolina are invited to participate in Dominion Energy and the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) fifth annual Strong Men & Women in S.C. History essay contest.…
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New Laurens CPW Water Tank Bowl to be Raised Saturday
February 4, 2026
Residents in Laurens will have a unique opportunity this weekend to watch a major piece of local infrastructure quite literally take shape in the sky. According to Laurens Commission of…
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Behind the Lines: Laurens Electric Crews Restore Power and Offer Post-Storm Advice
January 27, 2026
Upstate South Carolina dodged a bullet this weekend, as the impacts in our area from Winter Storm Fern were much lower than anticipated. Laurens Electric Crew Supervisor Clay Lambert said,…
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New Energy Scam Reported by Duke Energy After Weekend Ice Storm
January 27, 2026
In the wake of the severe ice storm that hit the Carolinas this past weekend, Duke Energy is warning customers about a new scam targeting utility account holders. The fraudulent…
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Emergency Officials, LCWSC Urge Preparation as Forecast Signals Potential High-Impact Winter Storm
January 21, 2026
Forecast models are signaling what could become the most significant winter storm to impact the South in nearly a decade, with the potential for dangerous ice accumulation, snow, and prolonged…
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Laurens Electric Opens Applications for Youth Leadership Trips, Scholarships Available
January 13, 2026
Laurens Electric Cooperative is offering nine local students an expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. or Columbia, S.C., this summer. The annual Washington Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Summit contests…
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City of Clinton Utility Customers Asked to Use Exact Change Due to Penny Shortage
January 10, 2026
The City of Clinton has issued a notice to utility customers regarding a growing shortage of pennies, which are no longer being produced and are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.…
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Laurens Electric Employee Pays It Forward with Donation Honoring Late Greenville Resident
December 27, 2025
Tyler Calvert, a Member Service Representative with Laurens Electric Cooperative, has paid forward a $500 donation to the Prisma Health Upstate Foundation’s Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship in honor…
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Reflecting on 2025: Building Strength Today While Planning for Tomorrow
December 21, 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, leaders at the Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) are reflecting not only on projects completed, but on the steady progress made toward…
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Laurens CPW Announces 2026 Laurens County Public Power Scholarship
December 7, 2025
In partnership with the City of Clinton and Piedmont Municipal Power Agency (PMPA), Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) has announced the opening of the 2026 Laurens County Public Power…
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LCWSC’s Gene Steele Honored as 2025 Wastewater Collections Operator of the Year
November 21, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is celebrating a major accomplishment this week as longtime team member Gene Steele has been named the 2025 Wastewater Collections Operator of…
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As the Season of Giving Arrives, Your Spare Change Can Warm a Heart
November 18, 2025
With the holiday season upon us and colder weather in the forecast, the Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW) is reemphasizing its ongoing Community Change program—a simple, powerful way for…
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Revving Back Up: Laurens Electric’s Annual Motorcycle Run Rides Nov. 15
November 1, 2025
On Saturday, November 15, Laurens Electric Cooperative will host its 2025 Annual Motorcycle Run. After a 5-year hiatus, the co-op is excited partner again with the community to raise charitable…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful and LCWSC Expand Storm Drain Mural Project Across Laurens County
October 6, 2025
Keep Laurens County Beautiful (KLCB) and the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) are teaming up once again to expand the popular Storm Drain Mural Project, bringing more colorful…
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Laurens City Council Confirms Ira Bedenbaugh to CPW Commissioner Seat
October 1, 2025
On Tuesday, September 30, the Laurens City Council held a called meeting to confirm a new commissioner for the Laurens Commission of Public Works. Before the confirmation process began, Mayor…
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LCWSC Highlights Source Water Protection Efforts at Lake Greenwood
September 30, 2025
In 2021, the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) launched operations at the Lake Greenwood Water Treatment Facility. Strategically located in Lake Greenwood, below where the Reedy, Rabon Creek, and Saluda…
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Installation Technician
September 21, 2025Installation Technician – Immediate Opening CNNGA is seeking a qualified Installation Technician to join our team. This position offers an excellent opportunity to build a career with a reputable company…
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LCWSC Approves 25-Year Masterplan to Strengthen Water and Wastewater Systems
August 26, 2025
The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has taken a major step toward ensuring reliable water and wastewater service for decades to come. At its July Commission meeting, LCWSC…
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Laurens CPW and City of Clinton Land Nearly $1.8M for Grid Resilience Upgrades
August 26, 2025
Laurens County will see significant investment in its electric infrastructure following Santee Cooper’s approval of a second round of Grid Resilience Grants. Two local utilities—Laurens Commission of Public Works (CPW)…
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CPW Natural Gas Division Earns National APGA SOAR Award for Operational Excellence
July 29, 2025
The Laurens Commission of Public Works was recently presented with the American Public Gas Association’s (APGA) System Operational Achievement Recognition (SOAR) award. This program honors those public natural gas systems that have…
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A New Icon in the Sky: LCWSC Raises 1-Million-Gallon Elevated Water Tank
June 25, 2025
A striking new symbol of progress now towers above the treetops of Laurens County. On Saturday, June 14, the Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) raised the bowl of…
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Six Local Students Represent Laurens Electric on Washington Youth Tour
June 18, 2025
Laurens County teens join over 2,000 students from across the nation for a week in D.C. Six rising high school seniors from Laurens Electric Cooperative’s service area have joined 71…
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Record Turnout at Laurens Electric Golf Tournament Raises $21,000 for Community Programs
June 17, 2025
A record number of local business leaders hit the greens on June 17 to support Laurens Electric Cooperative’s annual charity golf tournament, held at Holly Tree Country Club in Simpsonville.…
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Conestee Dam Replacement Project Protects Laurens County’s Water and Future
June 11, 2025
Construction is progressing on the long-anticipated Conestee Dam replacement project—a vital environmental safeguard for communities along the Reedy River, including Laurens County. Located in Greenville County, the Conestee Dam was…
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Saluda River Basin Council to Present Draft Plan at Public Meeting
May 26, 2025
Water touches every part of life in Laurens County—from the tap water we drink to the rivers where we fish, the farms that feed us, and the industries that power…
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Help Shape the Future of LCWSC Services – Survey Closes May 23
May 21, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is asking for customer feedback to guide future improvements—and now is the time to share your voice. The 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey…
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Laurens Electric Employee Pays It Forward to Clemson’s Bluegrass Ensemble
May 20, 2025
Clemson University’s student-led bluegrass ensemble, Tigertown Roots, just got a boost of support thanks to Laurens Electric Cooperative’s Pay It Forward program. Cashier Kelsey Barnett chose to donate her $500…
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Paying It Forward: Laurens Electric Apprentice Donates to Shriners Hospitals for Children
May 6, 2025
Apprentice Line Technician Caleb Penland of Laurens Electric Cooperative has chosen to pay forward $500 to Shriners Hospitals for Children in Greenville through the company’s Pay It Forward program. Penland…
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LCWSC Celebrates National Drinking Water Week by Highlighting Local Commitment to Quality and Service
May 5, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) is proud to join utilities across the country in celebrating National Drinking Water Week, observed May 5–11, 2024. This annual observance, sponsored…
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Your Input, Our Progress: LCWSC Seeks Feedback in Customer Survey
April 14, 2025
At LCWSC, our customers and communities are at the heart of everything we do—and now we are asking for your input to help shape the future of our services. We…
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Building the Future of Water Utilities – LCWSC Participates in the South Carolina Rural Water’s (SCRWA) Pre-Apprenticeship Program
February 12, 2025
The water and wastewater industry is the backbone of public health and environmental sustainability, yet many rural communities face a growing workforce gap. To address this challenge, the South Carolina…
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Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission Featured in National “Rural Water Strong” Campaign
February 3, 2025
The Laurens County Water and Sewer Commission (LCWSC) was recently highlighted in the National Rural Water Association’s (NRWA) “Rural Water Strong” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about…
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