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Dominion Energy South Carolina files request to increase retail electric rates
Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc. (DESC), which filed a request late Friday to increase its retail electric rates with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSC), today presented its settlement agreement in the case ... Read More » The post Dominion Energy South Carolina files request to increase retail electric rates appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Gov. Henry McMaster offers South Carolina’s delegates to Trump at Republican National Convention
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Gov. Henry McMaster took the honorary step on Monday of offering South Carolina’s 50 delegates to Donald Trump during the Republican National Committee’s roll call. “From the mountains to the sea, where we’ve been fighting for liberty since 1670, where the Revolutionary War was on, where in 2016 Donald Trump […]
Langford to be inducted into SC Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
The SC Basketball Coaches Association announced on Monday their Hall of Fame Class for 2024. Inductees include Homer Carraway of Lugoff-Elgin, Mike Culp of Camden High School, Wayne Jones of T.L. Hanna High School and Travis Langford of Ware Shoals and Laurens District High School. These four coaches will be...
South Carolina adds fourth linebacker to 2025 recruiting class
Donovan Darden formally jumped into South Carolina's 2025 recruiting class on Monday afternoon, to give the Gamecocks their fourth linebacker commitment. Darden, who's classified on 247Sports as a three-star edge prospect, announced his commitment to South Carolina over N.C. State and Illinois. All three hosted him for official visits last month. His offer sheet also includes Boston College, Michigan State, Michigan and West Virginia.
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.”
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.
Former Summerville officer charged with murder faces circuit court judge; no decision on bond
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) – A former Summerville officer accused of shooting and killing a man in a Chick-fil-A parking lot earlier this year appeared in a Berkeley County courtroom Monday afternoon. Anthony DeLustro, 65, was indicted for murder and attempted kidnapping in connection with the March 20, 2024 death of Michael O’Neal outside the […]
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...
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