Dialogue
Looking for helpers
South Carolina’s electric cooperatives seek unsung local heroes to recognize and reward in the Who Powers You campaign. Read more
May 1, 2022
A hero remembers
World War II veteran Richard Damron shares his still-sharp memories of combat on Iwo Jima and the lessons all Americans need to take from the war. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
A different threat to reliable power
Electric cooperatives have extensive plans to deal with severe storms and power outages. We have them to prevent cyberattacks, too. Read more
Mar 1, 2022
A history of empowering communities
A new book from the University of South Carolina Press explores the history of the cooperative social movement in the Palmetto State and how that movement has improved the lives of all S.C. citizens. Read more
Feb 1, 2022
Good connection, better disconnection
A rare territory swap between Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative and Dominion Energy of South Carolina proves utilities can work together to better serve all power consumers. Read more
Jan 1, 2022
I’ll take my turkey wild
Just as wild turkeys need to be distinguished from domesticated birds, electric cooperatives should be viewed differently than other utilities. Read more
Nov 1, 2021
Pay it forward
South Carolina electric cooperatives issue a challenge to the state’s brightest young minds—find solutions to the problems of rural communities. Read more
Oct 1, 2021
Meeting people’s needs where they are
Not all co-op first responders wear hard hats. For the women of WIRE, helping others is second nature. Read more
Sep 1, 2021
Waiting for the cable guys
Rural South Carolina needs high-speed broadband service, and we need it now. Read more
Aug 1, 2021
Lessons from my first job
We may not have realized it then, but those first-job experiences teach lasting lessons about innovation in the workplace. Read more
Jul 1, 2021
A banner of resiliency
The history behind our iconic state flag reminds us that South Carolinians always rise to the occasion in troubled times. Read more
Jun 1, 2021
A view from the back porch
What can memories of afternoons spent shelling beans on the back porch teach us about the challenges of modern times? Quite a lot. Read more
May 1, 2021
We’re in this together
The end of the pandemic is in sight, but putting COVID-19 behind us for good will require a true team effort. Read more
Apr 1, 2021
Fueling station of the future
Electric cars are gaining market share at an accelerating pace, but charging stations lag behind. What will that mean for consumers and electric cooperatives in South Carolina? Read more
Mar 1, 2021
Rhythms of my grandparents
In times of strife, we can all take comfort in—and learn valuable lessons from—the hard-won wisdom of our elders. Read more
Feb 1, 2021
Not your grandfather’s annual meeting
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, cooperatives have developed new ways to hold annual meetings and trustee elections to ensure member-owners stay firmly in control of all business affairs. Read more
Jan 1, 2021
A season of gratitude
As we close the books on a tumultuous year, let’s all take time to count our blessings. Read more
Nov 1, 2020
