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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.”
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...
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...
CVAHCS Robotic Surgery teams reach a milestone, top in VISN 7
COLUMBIA, South Carolina – The Columbia VA Health Care System robotic surgery teams recently completed their 800th robotic surgery and the numbers are increasing every day. The 800th occurred in mid-April, and the teams are on schedule to hit 1000 by the end of the year. CVAHCS started using...
Coast Guard advises caution during Beaufort Water Festival
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCSC) - The United States Coast Guard is reminding boaters in the Lowcountry to exercise caution and plan accordingly during Beaufort’s annual Water Festival. The Beaufort Water Festival began Friday and will continue until next Sunday. All events are taking place at the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront...
Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
‘My whole world stopped:’ Waccamaw High School student remembered after deadly swimming incident
PAWLEYS ISLAND, S.C. (WMBF) - Teammates of Waccamaw High School basketball player Tyrese Haynes are reflecting on his life and legacy after he died last week. Haynes was reported missing on Friday when he went swimming in the ocean. Bystanders report seeing someone go under the water and not return.
Neighbors file appeal of staff ruling on townhomes
A proposed townhouse development on Petigru Drive will cause drainage and traffic problems and conflict with the county’s future land use plan, opponents say. But that’s only part of the reason they have asked the Georgetown County Planning Commission to overturn the staff decision to grant conceptual approval to the project. The commission is scheduled to hear the appeal at its meeting Thursday.
Traffic stop on North Main Street leads to major drug bust in Summerville
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCIV) — A man is facing several drug charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of a variety of illegal drugs, according to the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office. Shawn Casey Thieman was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine more than 100 grams but less than...
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