Dialogue
Hurt lingers after Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene stretched South Carolina electric co-ops’ resources and resiliency, but the storm also seemed to have expanded our hearts. Read more
Nov 1, 2024
Ron’s spreadsheet
Reflections on a co-op leader’s idea for home improvements for people who need them most Read more
Oct 1, 2024
Putting down roots
It’s one thing to be from a place, but another to truly be of that place. Read more
Sep 1, 2024
A past worth preserving
Change is inevitable, but it’s up to each of us to preserve what made our communities so great in the first place. Read more
Aug 1, 2024
Our connection to place, and each other
What makes rural South Carolina such a wonderful place to live, work and play? Our sense of community and connection. Read more
Jul 1, 2024
Histories, memories and meanings
A small porch overlooking the McMillan family’s Oconee County farm is the ideal location to contemplate the meaning of place. Read more
Jun 1, 2024
Rowing upstream to safety
What’s the best way to promote safety among South Carolina’s electric cooperative lineworkers? Make it a competition. Read more
May 1, 2024
Memories and hope on the back roads
Forget the interstate highways. If you want to see the real South Carolina, take the back roads. Read more
Apr 1, 2024
An order of operations
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives are working carefully to build the future electric grid. Read more
Mar 1, 2024
The power of our stories
When electric cooperatives lobby state and federal lawmakers, our best asset is simply telling the truth about who we are and the people we serve. Read more
Feb 1, 2024
Their lights came on
State and federal lawmakers often have a “lightbulb moment” when they truly understand the mission of South Carolina’s electric cooperatives. Read more
Jan 1, 2024
A red cart full of cooperative spirit
The annual holiday shopping spree for deserving kids is a heartwarming highlight of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. Read more
Nov 1, 2023
They needed more than electricity
As long as there are electric cooperatives, there will be champions in local communities who find new ways to improve the lives of their neighbors. Read more
Oct 1, 2023
Together for a better future
After years of planning, fundraising and restoration work, the Williams Memorial Rosenwald School finally reopens its doors to the people of St. George. Read more
Sep 1, 2023
Inspiring the next generation
As long as there are electric cooperatives, there will be talented young co-op members who act on their passion to better their communities. Read more
Aug 1, 2023
They spoke truth to power
Electric cooperative members have never been shy about advocating for wise policies and sound legislation in the Statehouse. Read more
Jul 1, 2023
Not everybody liked it
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives have always faced opposition to our mission of making life better for the people we serve, but the struggle only makes us stronger. Read more
Jun 1, 2023
They did something about it
The winners of the 2023 Pay It Forward competition prove once again that as long as there are electric cooperatives, there will be cooperative people working to make life better for their neighbors in need. Read more
May 1, 2023
They were tired of it
As long as there are electric cooperatives, there will be co-op members who get tired of the status quo and work to make life better for their neighbors. Read more
Apr 1, 2023
Under the big tent
Take a trip down memory lane to co-op annual meetings of the 1960s when animal acts, memorable musicians and beauty pageants were all part of the fun. Read more
Mar 1, 2023
