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Schneider Electric projects 50% surge in U.S. industry electrification by 2030
Schneider Electric released a report June 25 that projects electrification of U.S. industry will increase by half from 30% at present to 45% by 2030. Compiled by the company's Sustainability Research Institute, the report also projects a potential, corresponding 25% reduction in fossil fuel demand over the same period. The report provides detailed analysis by sector, and projects that 16 of 21 sectors will reach 60% electrification by 2030. It also projects that U.S. industries will collectively reach 64% electrification by 2040 with a corresponding 50% reduction in fossil fuel consumption.
Holly Hill might be getting a new wastewater treatment plant
HOLLY HILL, S.C. — The Town of Holly Hill is in need of a new wastewater treatment plant. Town officials says the current plant is at capacity. “We can handle up to almost 300,000 gallons," said Holly Hill Mayor Billy Chavis. "The problem is on our dry days we're great. On our wet days, when its raining, our system potentially can get up to 2 million gallons a day when its raining.”
Lowcountry sings karaoke to benefit Summerville Parks
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – “Lowcountry Sings” is a karaoke contest where the community’s voice can make a difference. Lowcountry Sings says this event is open to all ages and will support the Summerville Parks Foundation to improve and maintain local greenspaces. Karaoke singers can enter the contests online beginning July 15. Singers upload a video […]
MLB Draft recap day one
Summerville product P.J. Morlando grew up in the Tampa era and now he is going home. The USC signee was taken by the Miami Marlins with the 16th overall selection of baseball's draft which began Sunday night. Morlando was the state's Gatorade Player of the Year for the Green Wave.
Fair committee, CARTA remain at odds over land for rapid transit plans
LADSON, S.C. (WCSC) - A fight over a parcel of land at the Ladson fairgrounds intended for use for the proposed Lowcountry Rapid Transit System shows no sign of ending months after a fair committee offered a compromise to CARTA. The 21-mile Lowcountry Rapid Transit System project would connect the...
SC State Online & Distance Education has a new web address
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University’s Center for Online and Distance Education (CODE) has a new section on the university’s website, www.scscu.edu. CODE can now be found at www.scsu.edu/online_education. The center provides administrative leadership for online and distance education, faculty development and continuing education. SC State’s...
FIRST ALERT: Portion of Magwood Drive closed after crash
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Officers with the Charleston Police Department are responding to a crash in West Ashley Monday night. The crash happened at the intersection of Ashley Crossing Drive and Magwood Drive around 10:30 p.m., according to Charleston County Dispatch. The crash involved two vehicles that were both upside down as a result of the crash.
Orangeburg prepares for 2024 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - Orangeburg City officials are now in the final stretch of preparations for The Diamond Youth Baseball World Series. City Leaders said this event will bring thousands of tourists to the Garden City. That means a huge economic impact to businesses and hotels with players and their families visiting Orangeburg.
City of Columbia seeking book donations for Little Libraries initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Maybe you've seen them around in some Columbia neighborhoods, little decorated boxes containing books for folks to borrow for free. They are called Little Libraries and, while most are erected by private individuals or neighborhood groups, now the City of Columbia is launching a Little Libraries initiative to place book boxes across North Columbia.
Soda City Live: Releasing the Weight: Strategies for Success Seminar
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - There is an upcoming seminar geared toward equipping youth and young adults with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate in today’s world. The event features dynamic presenters who will cover crucial topics to help attendees succeed in various aspects of their lives. Feel more...
Back-to-school giveaway focuses on Columbia area's Latino community
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The first day of school is closer than you think for many in the Midlands. To that end, Select Health of South Carolina's First Choice health plan hosts its first Jump Back-to-School event of the summer in Columbia on Saturday, July 20. The bilingual staff of...
Folly Beach's first sea turtle nest of the season to be inventoried Monday evening
FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCIV) — (UPDATE) As new sea turtles emerge from their nests, it is the Folly Beach Turtle Watch Program's job to inventory the newly emptied nests. The first nest of the season hatched on July 12 however per SCDNR guidelines, the program must wait three additional nights for any straggler hatchings to emerge.
Duke Energy selects route for controversial transmission line in rural Green Pond
Months after Duke Energy employees held a final meeting for residents in rural Green Pond to share concerns about a new transmission line that will cut through their rural community, the utility company announced it has selected the power line’s route. The new line will now slice through the...
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