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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Duke Energy urges North Carolina and South Carolina customers to reduce electric usage
June 25, 2025
As high temperatures increase, Duke Energy is urging customers in the Carolinas to reduce their energy use during periods of peak demand today, June 23 from 3-8 p.m. to help…
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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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SJWD Water District releases 2024 Water Quality Report
May 27, 2025
SPARTANBURG, SC – SJWD Water District (SJWD) announced the release of its 2024 Water Quality Report, which provides customers with detailed information about the safety, quality, and source of their…
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Columbia Water infrastructure improvements to temporarily close S. Beltline Blvd. starting TODAY May 27
May 27, 2025
Beginning on May 27, 2025, Columbia Water will begin necessary improvements to its sanitary sewer system in the area of S. Beltline Boulevard, Plowden Road, and Loquat Drive. This will…
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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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Joel Jones receives S.C.’s Order of the Palmetto
May 20, 2025The award recognizes a lifetime of achievement and service to the state Joel Jones, the recently retired CEO of Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), has received the Order of the Palmetto,…
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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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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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Upcountry Fiber Foundation gives $18,000 to local Upstate nonprofit
May 6, 2025
Upcountry Fiber Foundation, the philanthropic arm and permanent endowment of internet service provider Upcountry Fiber, announced that it has awarded six local nonprofit organizations $18,000 from its fourth quarter 2024…
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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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Spartanburg Water to build nature trail at Lake Blalock Park
April 14, 2025
Devastation caused by Hurricane Helene offers unique opportunity to improve park for visitors What do you do when Hurricane Helene gives you numerous lemons in the form of thousands of…
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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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Spartanburg Water Cashiering Coordinator awarded with inaugural State Award for outstanding service
March 19, 2025
The South Carolina American Water Works Association (SCAWWA) awards Roberta Porter The South Carolina American Water Works Association (SCAWWA) recently awarded longtime Spartanburg Water Cashiering Coordinator, Roberta Porter, with the…
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ReWa CEO Joel Jones announces retirement, Rebecca West named next CEO
February 27, 2025
Jones began career as an operator trainee at ReWa Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Chief Executive Officer Joel H. Jones has announced his plans to retire from his position on April…
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Area water and wastewater utilities celebrate “Water Professionals Day” on March 3
February 26, 2025
The first Monday in March each year marks the celebration following legislation passed in 2024 Professionals working in all areas of the drinking water, wastewater and stormwater industries will celebrate…
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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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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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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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LEC Pay It Forward Program: Angel Caughorn Supports Joanna Fire Department
January 27, 2025
Angel Caughorn, Member Service Representative at Laurens Electric Cooperative, paid forward $500 to the Joanna Fire Department as part of the cooperative’s employee Pay It Forward program. Founded in 1966,…
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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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Laurens Electric Invites Students to Apply for Free Summer Trips and Scholarship Contests by Feb. 3
January 19, 2025
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 include…
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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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Laurens Electric Cooperative Launches LEC Updates Text Message Service
January 15, 2025
Laurens Electric Cooperative (LEC) is introducing a new way to keep members informed: LEC Updates, a text messaging service designed to provide essential updates and information directly to your mobile…
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Upcountry Fiber and the Foundation for Rural Service award $5,000 joint grant to Clemson Rural Health Mobile Clinic
December 16, 2024
Grant will support essential health services for rural communities in Upstate South Carolina Upcountry Fiber, together with The Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic branch of NTCA–The Rural Broadband…
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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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Spartanburg Water submits inventory findings for Lead and Copper Rule revision requirement
October 17, 2024
The samples collected showed no lead service or “unknown” lines throughout distribution system In late 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a revised version of its Lead and Copper…
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Laurens Electric Powers Through Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
October 11, 2024
It’s been a long and challenging two weeks since Hurricane Helene tore through the Upstate of South Carolina, leaving behind a trail of devastation and widespread power outages. But through…
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Fintech platform WayThru names top industry veteran Jason Yates as new Client Operations and Engagement Director
October 9, 2024
Yates joins the pioneering AI-based debt resolution software company to lead national rollout after successful beta WayThru, an industry-leading AI-based digital platform for managing and resolving debt obligations, has announced…
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Birla Carbon announces $1 billion investment to build production facility in Orangeburg, South Carolina
October 8, 2024
Birla Carbon announced plans to build a $1 billion production facility at the Tri-County Global Industrial Site (TCGIS) in Orangeburg, SC. The facility will create 124 jobs when fully operational.…
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Laurens Electric Monday Morning Power Restoration Update
October 7, 2024
As of Monday at 8:00 a.m., 6,105 of our members (or 9%) remain without power. We are in the most difficult and time-consuming phase of the restoration process. Although crews…
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Laurens Electric Saturday Morning Update
October 5, 2024
As of Saturday at 9:00 a.m., 12,715 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 51,151 members, representing 81% of our member-base. We are entering the most difficult phase…
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Laurens Electric Friday Morning Update
October 4, 2024
As of Friday at 8:30 a.m., 16,337 members remain without power. Service has been restored to 47,525 members, representing 75% of our member-base. All 32 substations are back online. There…
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Spartanburg Water to hold drive-through water fill station again on October 3
October 3, 2024
Due to demand, Spartanburg Water will again be offering a drive-through water fill station, October 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at our Collection & Distribution Complex –…
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Laurens Electric – Wednesday Morning Update
October 2, 2024
As of Wednesday at 8 a.m., power has been restored to 36,227 members, representing 57% of our member-base. 22 of 32 substations are back online. The number of broken power…
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Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission Reassures Residents of Safe Drinking Water Post-Hurricane Helene
September 30, 2024
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, rumors have been circulating throughout the Upstate concerning the safety and availability of drinking water. The Laurens County Water & Sewer Commission (LCWSC) has…
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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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State honors R.B. Simms and Landrum Water Treatment Facilities
September 19, 2024
Small number of water utilities across South Carolina receive recognition by Area-Wide Optimization Program The Landrum and R.B. Simms Water Treatment Facilities received the South Carolina Area-Wide Optimization Excellence Award…
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Spartanburg Water awarded for more than 50 Years of Fluoridation
September 19, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced that the R.B. Simms Drinking Water Treatment Facility was recently honored with a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the U.S. Centers…
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South Carolina Water Utilities hosts statewide school supply drive
September 6, 2024
Local Utilities Supply More Than 125 Students with Backpacks and Supplies South Carolina Water Utilities, Inc. (SCWU) and its member companies, Blue Granite Water, Palmetto Utilities, and Kiawah Island Utilities,…
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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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All nine Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District water treatment facilities recognized for outstanding compliance
August 5, 2024
The Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District (SSSD) is celebrating another year as the recipient of nine National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak Performance Awards for its wastewater treatment facilities.…
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Ken Tuck wins prestigious George Warren Fuller Award
July 8, 2024
Spartanburg Water Director of Drinking Water Services Awarded Honor by the American Water Works Association Spartanburg Water Director of Drinking Water Services, Ken Tuck, was recently awarded the prestigious George…
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Spartanburg Water’s Customer Calendar Photo Contest kicking off
July 8, 2024
Spartanburg Water’s Customer Calendar Photo Contest is back! It’s a favorite for many, and we are excited to once again open the opportunity for customers to participate. The contest runs from Monday, July 8 through Monday, August 5, 2024. Water…
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