Gov. Henry McMaster statement on H.4376, Santee Cooper Reform Bill
April 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the S.C. House of Representatives passing H.4376, a bill that, among other things, reforms the structure of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors…
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Gov. Henry McMaster statement on H.4376, Santee Cooper Reform Bill
April 3, 2018
Governor Henry McMaster released the following statement on the S.C. House of Representatives passing H.4376, a bill that, among other things, reforms the structure of Santee Cooper’s Board of Directors…
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Spartanburg Water Laboratory Services Manager honored for outstanding performance
March 29, 2018
Spartanburg Water’s Syndee Poteat recently was honored by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina’s (WEASC) top award for water quality analysis at the South Carolina Environmental Conference. The Laboratory…
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Spartanburg Water team wins hands-on competition at state environmental conference
March 29, 2018
Spartanburg Water operators and technicians are responsible for operating drinking water and reclaimed water treatment facilities, solve complex problems, respond to emergencies, and perform analyses related to water safety every…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Laboratory Services
March 12, 2018
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Ron Gilbert to the position of Quality Assurance Officer for the Lab Services Section of the organization. In his new role…
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Dominion Energy’s newest natural gas infrastructure project meets growing energy need in South Carolina
March 5, 2018
Largest expansion in history of Dominion Energy Carolina Gas Transmission meets growing need for clean and reliable natural gas in state Natural gas transported will be delivered to South Carolina…
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Town of Lexington converts I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility flow to Joint Facility
March 2, 2018On Wednesday, February 28 at 1pm, the Town of Lexington diverted all flow from the I-20 Wastewater Treatment Facility to the Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility in Cayce. This officially eliminates discharge…
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SCE&G gives customers chance to turn old fridge into new cash
March 1, 2018
Starting today, SCE&G customers have a chance to win one of three smart thermostat prize packages. Valued at $400 each, this limited-time offer is available to SCE&G residential electric customers…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in drinking water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Michael Poteat to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Drinking Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Michael…
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Spartanburg Water announces new coordinator in reclaimed water treatment – Above ground maintenance
February 13, 2018
Spartanburg Water announced the transfer of Patrick Bailey to the position of Above Ground Maintenance Coordinator for the Reclaimed Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role, Patrick…
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Capital Waste Services announces plans to expand to Southeast Columbia
January 15, 2018Capital Waste Services announced plans today to relocate its current operations at 3 Mauney Court and 105 North Shorecrest Road to a larger location in Southeast Columbia.  The Columbia-based waste service company recently leased 15,000…
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Columbia Water customers get temporary permission to cut off water at meter
January 4, 2018
From Wednesday, January 3, through 8 a.m. Monday, January 8, Columbia Water is granting temporary permission for customers to shut off their water at the meter if they experience a water line…
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Spartanburg Water presents grant to Watershed Ecology Center
January 1, 2018Spartanburg Water presented an $18,000 grant to the Watershed Ecology Center for classroom instruction of watershed protection for 21,000-plus area students. Spartanburg Water continues to support community engagement programs that…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Capital Projects Officer
November 6, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Gene Jackson to the position of Capital Projects Officer (CPO), a new position at Spartanburg Water. Formerly our Director of Engineering,…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Chief Operating Officer
November 6, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Robert Walden to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new role, Robert will be responsible for the executive…
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Greenville Water receives national honor for management excellence
October 24, 2017
The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA) honored 14 public drinking water systems with its top utility management awards on October 16 in ceremonies at its 2017 Executive Management Conference…
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Greenville Water highlights importance of water by promoting national campaign
October 16, 2017
Most Americans take the water system that brings clean water to their homes and businesses for granted. They turn on the tap and flush the toilet without thinking twice about…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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Town of Lexington makes offer to purchase Carolina Water Service I-20 plant
September 22, 2017Based on recent appraisal, the Town of Lexington has made an offer in the amount of $1.584 million to purchase the Carolina Water Service I-20 treatment facility and customer…
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Town of Lexington makes offer to purchase Carolina Water Service I-20 plant
September 22, 2017
Based on recent appraisal, the Town of Lexington has made an offer in the amount of $1.584 million to purchase the Carolina Water Service I-20 treatment facility and customer…
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SCANA receives subpoena for documents relating to nuclear project
September 22, 2017
SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), announced that SCANA and its subsidiaries have been served with a subpoena issued by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina seeking documents relating to the…
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Traffic Advisory: Downtown Underground project update for week of September 18
September 18, 2017
Spartanburg Water crews continue working the week of September 18 on the water line replacement on Daniel Morgan Avenue between Ezell Street and Henry Street. Harris Place, near the intersection…
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Dig Greenville work starting soon
August 30, 2017
Physical work on the $46 million Dig Greenville project will start within the next few weeks, but the actual boring of the new tunnel system under downtown likely won’t start…
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Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
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Carter announces retirement after 35 years at Santee Cooper
August 25, 2017
Santee Cooper President and CEO Lonnie Carter announced his retirement from Santee Cooper after a 35-year career that saw Santee Cooper triple in generating capacity and number of customers served.…
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Spartanburg Water announces promotion in Water Treatment Above Ground Maintenance
August 21, 2017
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Scott Duff to the position of Facility Maintenance Manager for the Water Treatment Division of the organization. In his new role…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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SCE&G and Santee Cooper agree to amount of guarantee payments from Toshiba
July 27, 2017
South Carolina Electric & Gas Company (SCE&G), principal subsidiary of SCANA Corporation (SCANA) (NYSE:SCG), and Santee Cooper, have entered into a definitive agreement with Toshiba Corporation for Toshiba to pay…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
July 27, 2017
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for…
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Traffic Advisory: Downtown Underground project update for week of July 24
July 25, 2017Spartanburg Water crews will continue working the week of July 24 on the water line replacement on Daniel Morgan Avenue between Ezell Street and Henry Street. The southbound lane of…
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Dig Greenville hosts Face of the Drill design competition
July 19, 2017
Upstate children have the chance to make their mark on the future of Greenville’s infrastructure during Dig Greenville’s Face of the Drill contest, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Greenville…
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All Clear Plumbing welcomes Dodd as fourth generation apprentice
March 13, 2017
All Clear Plumbing welcomes Kenneth Dodd as their newest apprentice, continuing to grow their team of skilled tradesmen. Dodd is training to become a fourth-generation plumber, working alongside his father,…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates five years and 10,000 completed jobs
March 8, 2017
All Clear Plumbing will celebrate five years in business and 10,000 completed jobs by thanking the community that has supported the company since the beginning. The anniversary celebration will be…
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Renewable Water Resources announces Dig Greenville $46 million sewer project to ensure capacity for the next century
November 17, 2016
The largest ever underground tunnel project in Greenville history will launch next year as part of Renewable Water Resource’s efforts to create a long-term solution to the region’s sewer and…
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Richland County plans upgrades to Broad River Wastewater Treatment Facility
August 30, 2016
Richland County is planning upgrades to its wastewater treatment facility serving customers in the northwest area to improve system operations and help maintain the water quality in the Broad River.…
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ReWa receives Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 10, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the Comprehensive and…
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All Clear Plumbing expands to Anderson area
August 1, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Locally owned and operated All Clear Plumbing is adding parts of Anderson County to its service area. All Clear Plumbing’s focuses primarily on residential and commercial business…
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ReWa names Greg Wright Engineering Director
April 19, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has recently named Greg Wright, PE as Engineering Director after his dedicated service as Engineering Manager for the past five years. Wright holds…
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ProSource Plumbing Supply expands showroom staff with Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen
March 29, 2016
ProSource Plumbing Supply – a Greenville-based wholesale supplier of commercial and residential plumbing fixtures, hardware and supplies – recently announced the addition of Clay Lovely and Nikki Allen to its…
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Spartanburg Water announces change in financial services
February 1, 2016Sharon Stockman, previously Spartanburg Water’s senior accountant, has been promoted to the new Senior Business Analyst position in Accounting. She will handle a broader scope of financial and cost accounting…
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ReWa employee recognized by Water Environment Association of South Carolina
January 22, 2016
Renewable Water Resources’ (ReWa) Terry Childress has been named Maintenance Person of the Year by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC). Childress has been a valuable asset in…
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Two Spartanburg Water Employees win awards for excellence
January 18, 2016
A Spartanburg Water laboratory analyst was selected for recognition by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) recently. Lauren Ballenger, a longtime employee of the utility, was awarded the…
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Spartanburg Water provides grant to SPACE
January 5, 2016
Spartanburg Water has provided a $10,000 grant to SPACE to support the implementation of a strategic plan to enhance water-based recreation. The grant provides funds for the implementation of the…
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Spartanburg Water reports even more progress on taste-and-odor front
December 3, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC —Following the deployment of a new strategy to combat recent taste and odor challenges, levels of an organism that created an earthy flavor in drinking water have sunk…
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