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Santee Cooper to Begin Testing Water System on Jan. 19-21

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.—Water customers who have the Santee Cooper Regional Water System as their source of water may notice temporary discoloration and a slight earthy smell in mid-January due to planned routine testing following a recent system upgrade. The water will remain safe for all use during the testing period. The testing could affect customers served by the Summerville Commissioners […]

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VTL Precision Expands Operations in Berkeley County

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–VTL Precision, a leading developer and manufacturer of precision-engineered engine, transmission and turbocharger components for the commercial vehicle and passenger car markets, is locating its new operation in Berkeley County. “VTL is proud to call the Lowcountry our home. For more than 11 years, we have supported the automotive manufacturing industry in South Carolina and watched the region […]

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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held for New Moncks Corner Health Care Center

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–To commemorate the opening of the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health Center, Fetter Health Care Network recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony. As part of Fetter Health Care Network, the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health Center serves insured, underinsured and underserved individuals throughout the Lowcountry. The event was held at the Rose D. Gibbs, M.D. Family Health […]

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Goose Creek Starbucks Now Open for Business

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–Coffee lovers now have a new place to enjoy a good “Cup of Joe.” Starbucks officially opened its doors for business on early Friday morning. Mayor Greg Habib, city council members and city staff excited celebrated the opening of the popular coffee chain with a ribbon-cutting ceremony the day before. “Congratulations to Starbucks and thank you for investing […]

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Santee Cooper Preps for Hurricane Michael, Pinopolis Lock to Close Thursday

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper personnel continue to make preparations for the anticipated effects and tropical storm force winds that Hurricane Michael may have on Santee Cooper’s service territory and statewide transmission system. Approximately 2 million South Carolinians depend on the state-owned electric and water utility as their power source, either directly or through the state’s electric cooperatives. As […]

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Berkeley Electric: Power Repair Work Could be Delayed by Slow-Moving Florence

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–The predicted slow movement of Hurricane Florence across South Carolina could delay the beginning of repairs, and that could mean extended power outages, Berkeley Electric officials stated. Line crews cannot begin repair work until it is safe to work outside. “If this thing slow-walks across the state, the first consumers to lose power could be off for an […]