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Erin P. Nichols
S.C. co-ops work to restore power following Helene
South Carolina's electric cooperatives are working around the clock to restore power after Hurricane Helene tore a path of destruction through the Palmetto State Friday morning. Read more
Sep 28, 2024
Thousands of line workers restoring power to S.C. cooperative consumers after Helene
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have more than 3,200 line workers laboring around the clock to turn the lights back on after Hurricane Helene. Read more
Sep 28, 2024
In memory of Jan Igoe
An appreciation of our friend and colleague, “Humor Me” columnist Jan A. Igoe. Read more
May 28, 2024
Electric co-ops support state energy bill
South Carolina’s not-for-profit electric cooperatives support passage of H. 5118 as an important step to ensure reliable power. Read more
Mar 20, 2024
Hoofbeats and healing
Sue McKinney and the team at Barnabas Horse Foundation win the 2023 Who Powers You Local Hero Award. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Money for college
Not everyone’s path to a college degree starts right after high school and ends four years later. The Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship is for women whose journey is less direct. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
Dillon’s Josiah Thompson clinches 2023 S.C. Mr. Football award
Dillon High School offensive tackle Josiah Thompson was honored as South Carolina’s Mr. Football during the halftime of the 2023 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives All-Star Game. Read more
Dec 9, 2023
Teaming up to help local children
All-stars participating in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl teamed up with 44 deserving students from Myrtle Beach Elementary School for a Christmas shopping spree. Read more
Dec 7, 2023
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl kicks off Dec. 9
Save $5 on advance-purchase tickets for the annual north-south all-star game. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
Hilton Head teen wins $5,000 scholarship from state’s electric cooperatives
Garrett Simons of Hilton Head Island is the recipient of the 2023 R.D. Bennett Community Service Scholarship presented by The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina. Read more
Sep 28, 2023
Avoiding blackouts
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative CEO Bob Paulling warned Congress that blackouts may become “a routine part of our lives” if the country doesn’t act soon to expand power generation and preserve the reliability of the electric grid. Read more
Sep 13, 2023
Co-ops work to restore power after Tropical Storm Idalia
Electric cooperative crews across South Carolina worked through the night to respond to Tropical Storm Idalia, and they continue to work this morning to restore power to more than 4,000 cooperative meters that remain out. Read more
Aug 31, 2023
Tracking Idalia
Tropical Storm Idalia rolls through South Carolina with the potential for widespread power outages. Use our Storm Center resources to report storm damage and track the status of repairs. Read more
Aug 23, 2023
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S.C. high school students win $5,000 scholarship
Three South Carolina high school students won $5,000 each in an audio podcast scholarship competition sponsored by South Carolina’s electric cooperatives. Read more
Aug 16, 2023
Speaking truth to power
Cooperative leaders discuss energy policy with presidential candidate Nikki Haley during her recent visit to the cooperative. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
Prepare for hurricane season
The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season isn't over yet. Use these resources to make sure you can protect your family, friends, pets and property from violent storms. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
2023 Children’s Book Challenge winners
Meet the South Carolina students who just became published authors, thanks to our state’s electric cooperatives. Read more
May 1, 2023
USC Honors College students win top Pay it Forward prize
Four students from the South Carolina Honors College have each earned a $5,000 cash prize in the Pay it Forward competition sponsored by South Carolina's electric cooperatives. Read more
Mar 15, 2023
Low temperatures raise electricity use, cause some temporary power interruptions
Temporary interruptions to some electric cooperative power service were implemented this morning as South Carolina experiences unusually low temperatures. Read more
Chapin educator wins statewide competition
Terri Cosby, of Chapin, is the winner of the 2022 Who Powers You Contest sponsored by South Carolina’s electric cooperatives. Cosby won $2,500 for the profound impact she made in the Irmo-Chapin community over her 35-year career in public education. Read more
Dec 15, 2022
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