Upcountry Fiber to bring broadband internet to 8,200 more customers through American Rescue Plan Act
February 2, 2023
Upcountry Fiber, the internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL), has been awarded a…
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Spartanburg Water announces hiring of new Safety Manager
October 19, 2022
Spartanburg Water announced the hiring of Shawn Maguire as the new Safety Manager for Spartanburg Water. As the Safety Manager, Shawn will coordinate, manage and facilitate the development, implementation and…
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Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and WCFIBER’s Upcountry Fiber launch new foundation to give back to Upstate non-profits
September 15, 2022
In 2020, Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and WCFIBER, a subsidiary of WCTEL, joined forces to create Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider that bridges the digital divide by bringing…
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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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Spring Valley graduate is first to land skilled craft career through new SC Chamber-Dominion Energy partnership
July 20, 2022
Partnership between business and education aims to grow more diverse workforce in South Carolina The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Dominion Energy South Carolina co-hosted a “signing day” Tuesday where…
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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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Judson Mill District uses helicopter to install 21 HVAC units at historic Warehouse building
June 9, 2022
Working with FairLifts, a corporate helicopter charters & lifts services company, and Tuck & Howell, an expert heating and cooling company, Judson Mill District today installed 21 HVAC rooftop units…
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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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Charter invests $1 million in CommunityWorks to provide small business loans in underserved South Carolina communities
May 25, 2022
Charter Communications, Inc. today announced the Spectrum Community Investment Loan Fund (Loan Fund) has committed to invest $1 million in CommunityWorks, — a South Carolina statewide nonprofit lending institution and…
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Spartanburg Water names new Chief Executive Officer
May 25, 2022
Guy Boyle joins the organization from the Macon Water Authority The Commission of Public Works of the City of Spartanburg and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District have named Guy Boyle…
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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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Spartanburg Water’s Alex Grubbs receives Fog Leader of the Year Award
May 11, 2022
Alex Grubbs, Spartanburg Water Compliance Specialist, recently received the “FOG Leader of the Year” Award from the Blue Ridge Foot Hills District of the Water Environmental Association of South Carolina…
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Spartanburg Water’s Mike Russell honored with State Quarter Century Operator Award
May 11, 2022
Long time Spartanburg Water wastewater treatment operator Mike Russell was recently honored with the “Quarter Century Operator” Award at the annual Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Operator’s Conference.…
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Hill Electric promotes two to project management positions
May 10, 2022
Belton Locals Drew Little and Mike Ryan Assume New Roles Hill Electric Company, a premier industrial electrical contractor based in the Upstate, today announced two promotions: Drew Little and Mike…
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Call 811 Before You Start Digging
April 10, 2022
April is National Safe Digging Month. Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds everyone to call or login to www.SC811.com before you dig. It’s the law, and it’s not just for contractors…
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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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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Asset Engineering
March 20, 2022
Spartanburg Water announces the hiring of Hugh Sadek, EIT, to the position of Project Engineer II. Sadek is assigned to the Asset Engineering Group, where he will be responsible for…
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Spartanburg Water announces new hire in Wastewater Treatment
March 20, 2022
Spartanburg Water announces the hiring of Lance Johnson, to the position of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent. Johnson will manage nine wastewater treatment facilities throughout the Spartanburg Water service area. These facilities…
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Spartanburg Water main lobby reopening to the public
March 13, 2022
Administrative building will re-open lobby to customers beginning March 14 Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce our Customer Service Representatives will once again be available to provide in-person support to…
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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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FULL-TIME INSTALLER & TECH
February 21, 2022
Watertech needs a installer and tech for our team. Person should first have a can do attitude and be a team person. Watertech sells, installs, and services our product. General…
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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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Upcountry Fiber to bring 2,800 miles of high-speed fiber internet to unserved and underserved areas of Anderson County
January 28, 2022
Upcountry Fiber, an internet service provider created by utility cooperatives Blue Ridge Electric Co-op (BREC) and West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative (WCTEL) announce they have been selected by Anderson County…
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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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Spartanburg Water
December 8, 2021
Spartanburg Water, an industry-leading utility, is comprised of Spartanburg Water System and Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District. It serves a population of more than 200,000 within Spartanburg County, as well as…
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Tri-County Electric plans to expand broadband in Lower Richland
December 8, 2021
Tri-County Electric Cooperative will invest $12 million to expand broadband service in Lower Richland, parts of which have never had access to high-speed internet. As part of its service expansion…
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Sue Schneider, Spartanburg Water CEO, announces retirement
December 8, 2021
Sue Schneider, Chief Executive Officer for Spartanburg Water, announced her plans for retirement to the Commission of Public Works and the Spartanburg Sanitary Sewer District during their monthly meeting on…
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Janet Hurley Cann recognized as leader for contributions to enhancements, preservation to global water environment
November 10, 2021
Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager named Water Environment Federation Fellow Janet Hurley Cann, P.E., Spartanburg Water’s Asset Engineering Manager, was recently named a Water Environment Federation (WEF) Fellow. This designation…
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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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Spartanburg Water welcomes new Engineering Projects Manager
September 13, 2021
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey S. Crown, P.E., to the position of Engineering Projects Manager II. In his new role, Crown will manage water and…
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Upstate nonprofit meeting critical community needs awarded Dominion Energy grant
August 31, 2021
The Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 to 26 local nonprofits engaged in meeting the critical needs of South Carolina communities, including food, housing and medical care.…
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Clinton-Newberry Natural Gas Authority
May 13, 2021
CNNGA is proud of its reputation of providing safe, reliable and competitively priced natural gas services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. We provide clean, efficient, environmentally friendly natural gas…
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Hill Electric employee recognized as EC&M 30 Under 30 All-Star
May 11, 2021
EC&M, a trade publication for electrical professionals, recently recognized Ricky Smith of Hill Electric as one of their 30 Under 30 All-Stars for 2021. Smith, who currently serves as a…
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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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National Smithsonian traveling exhibition now open in City of Westminster
March 12, 2021The City of Westminster has been selected as the only upstate stop for displaying the SC Humanities “Water/Ways” Exhibit. The Exhibit is now open at the Historic Westminster Train Depot,…
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Amid pandemic, Spartanburg Water grant aims to support resilient efforts by Watershed Ecology Center to continue education for 22,000 area students
December 22, 2020A $16,000 grant by Spartanburg Water will assist USC Upstate’s Watershed Ecology Center in continuing its mission to encourage watershed awareness through education, experience, and community outreach, despite the Coronavirus…
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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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Berkshire Hathaway Energy completes acquisition of majority of Dominion Energy’s gas transmission and storage business
November 2, 2020
DES MOINES, Iowa – Berkshire Hathaway Energy announced it has completed the purchase of Dominion Energy’s natural gas transmission and storage business, exclusive of Questar Pipeline Group. The transaction consideration…
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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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ReWa event celebrates completion of digging phase of massive DIG Greenville Wastewater Conveyance Project, as tunnel boring machine surfaces after more than nine months underground
October 9, 2020
Critical multi-year infrastructure project remains on-track for completion in May 2021 Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) recently announced that it has completed the tunnel digging and excavation phase of its largest-…
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SouthWest Water Company announces acquisition of Ni Pacolet Milliken’s Utilities
September 14, 2020SouthWest Water Company (SouthWest Water) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Carolina Utility Systems, Inc. has acquired the South Carolina wastewater utility operations of Ni Pacolet Milliken Utilities (Ni) from…
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Joel H. Jones promoted to ReWa chief operating officer
August 24, 2020
Jones to oversee day-to-day operations at ReWa ReWa announced that Joel H. Jones has been selected to serve as chief operating officer (COO). The COO role is a first-time role…
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Renewable Water Resources among the first wastewater treatment agencies to launch program to track concentration of COVID-19 virus in area wastewater
August 13, 2020
Data analyzed by Clemson University and shared with health and governmental agencies shows significant level of COVID-19 infection in Greenville County residents Renewable Water Resources (ReWa), the non-profit entity responsible…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates anniversary of program with a graduation
July 29, 2020
All Clear Plumbing celebrated the fifth anniversary of its innovative apprenticeship program with a graduation on Wednesday. Ken Dodd, Kevin Baesman, and Paul Smith are the most recent group of…
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All Clear Plumbing celebrates anniversary of program with a graduation
July 8, 2020
All Clear Plumbing celebrated the fifth anniversary of its innovative apprenticeship program with a graduation on Wednesday. Ken Dodd, Kevin Baesman, and Paul Smith are the most recent group of…
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