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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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Santee Cooper Board Approves 2019 Budget

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.– The Santee Cooper Board of Directors recently approved a $2.1 billion budget for 2019. The 2019 budget includes $1.7 billion for the electric system, $9.9 million for the water systems and $296.9 million for capital expenditures. Approximately 40 percent of the $1.7 billion electric system budget is allocated for fuel and purchased power. The Board also approved the […]

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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 […]