Dominion Energy/SCANA Merger Achieves Another Key Milestone
September 4, 2018
The proposed combination of Dominion Energy, Inc. and SCANA Corporation has achieved another significant milestone. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has approved the indirect transfer of the Operating License for V.C. Summer…
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Join volunteers cleaning around our lakes at 30th annual Lake Sweep
August 9, 2018
Saturday, September 15, event calls for volunteers to remove trash around Lakes Bowen and Blalock Area schools, families, colleges and community organizations are invited to participate in Spartanburg Water’s 30th…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Watershed Management Coordinator
July 30, 2018
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the promotion of Jon Morgan to the position of Watershed Management Coordinator with responsibilities of supervising Law Enforcement functions of Spartanburg Water as Acting…
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Spartanburg Water announces new Construction Asset Department Manager
July 30, 2018
Spartanburg Water is pleased to announce the hiring of Janet Hurley Cann, P. E.as the Construction Asset Department Manager. As the Construction Asset Department Manager, Janet will oversee the Asset…
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Charleston Water Systems named a Best Place to Work in South Carolina for eighth consecutive year
June 13, 2018
Charleston Water System (CWS) ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina in the large employer category for the eighth consecutive year in a program offered…
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Duke Energy Foundation boosts South Carolina students, teachers and workforce through $660,000 in grants
June 12, 2018
2018 education and workforce development grants to benefit 16 organizations Funding will support innovative programs across Palmetto State Duke Energy has been powering South Carolina for more than a century, and…
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SCANA Corporation sets date for a special shareholder meeting for vote on merger agreement with Dominion Energy
May 30, 2018
SCANA Corporation Sets Date for its 2018 Annual Shareholder Meeting SCANA Corporation (NYSE: SCG) announced today that it has established a record date of May 31, 2018, and a meeting date…
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Spartanburg Water recognizes excellence in wastewater compliance
May 30, 2018
Eleven Upstate industries receive awards for 100 percent compliance Spartanburg Water recently recognized eleven industrial customers who were 100 percent compliant with their industrial wastewater permits for the 2017 calendar…
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ReWa selects Daniel P. Johnson as new Director of Information Technology
May 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has selected Daniel P. Johnson as the new Director of Information Technology. Johnson’s many accomplishments include the delivery of an IT Risk Assessment for a major…
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ReWa selects Daniel P. Johnson as new Director of Information Technology
May 16, 2018
Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has selected Daniel P. Johnson as the new Director of Information Technology. Johnson’s many accomplishments include the delivery of an IT Risk Assessment for a major…
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Columbia Water invites customers to ‘Protect the Source’ during 2018 Drinking Water Week
May 9, 2018
Columbia Water today kicked off this year’s Drinking Water Week with an invitation to “Protect the Source” throughout our water service territory. Columbia Water, the American Water Works Association and the water…
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Spartanburg Water Day of Caring: 388 hours, 97 volunteers, 6 sites
May 7, 2018Spartanburg Water team members, in partnership with United Way of the Piedmont, recently dedicated nearly 400 hours to local nonprofits on the utility’s 11th annual Day of Caring. The Day…
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DHEC: Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities among the state’s best
April 16, 2018
All eight of Spartanburg Water’s reclaimed water facilities were recently recognized for environmental and operation excellence by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC presented its Facility…
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Partnership for Safe Water: Spartanburg Water water treatment facilities ensure superior quality
April 4, 2018Both of Spartanburg Water’s drinking water treatment plants have been honored for excellence in drinking water quality. The Partnership for Safe Drinking Water Committee of the South Carolina Section of…
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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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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 awarded for excellence in information and education
March 27, 2018
Utility one of only four water providers in the nation receiving major designation Spartanburg Water was recently awarded a prestigious National Environmental Achievement Award for Public Information and Education…
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Spartanburg Water receives national award for excellence in environmental protection
March 27, 2018
Utility receives singular designation as 2018 Water Resources Management and Protection Agency Spartanburg Water was recently honored as the 2018 Water Resources Management and Protection Award winner by the National…
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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 promotion in Laboratory Services
November 30, 2017
Spartanburg Water announced the promotion of Paul Glover to the position of Field Services Coordinator for the Lab Services of the organization. In his new role Paul will perform supervisory…
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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 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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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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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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