There’s one very cool way to see South Carolina from mountains to coast: The Palmetto Trail. A 500-mile route in South Carolina, the Palmetto Trail stretches from the Oconee Mountains to the Intracoastal Waterway. Established in 1994 and completed in…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors approved today a new contract with Century Aluminum, providing all electric needs to its Mount Holly plant in Berkeley County through Dec. 31, 2023. Santee Cooper will serve Century under…
Our society has come to rely heavily on electronic devices and appliances at home in order to live comfortably. From lights to electric stoves down to laptops and smart watches that need to be plugged in frequently, there are many…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper has announced its spring and summer operating hours for the Pinopolis Navigational Lock on Lake Moultrie at Jefferies Hydroelectric Station. Effective Sunday, March 14, the lock will be operated from 9 a.m. to 7:30…
What is economic development? That depends on who you ask. Let’s say your favorite pizza restaurant becomes the most popular in town. That’s great for the pizza place – but what if that success could also boost business at the…
Originally established in March 1987, Women’s History Month originated from a petition issued by the National Women’s History Project . The month is designated to celebrate the contributions and specific achievements women have made over the course of American history.…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Santee Cooper Board of Directors has approved draft rates and terms that could allow broadband providers to more quickly build out retail service to unserved areas of South Carolina by accessing Santee Cooper’s 1,200 miles…
It’s a fun spring and summer outing, but getting out on the water for a day of fishing can also be a risky activity if you’re not educated and prepared ahead of time. With just a little planning, you can…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Heavy precipitation throughout the area and in the watershed feeding the Santee Cooper Lakes has increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system. To manage lake levels, Santee Cooper will increase its controlled spilling operation on…
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Heavy precipitation throughout the area and in the watershed feeding the Santee Cooper Lakes has increased inflows to the Santee Cooper Lakes system. To manage lake levels, Santee Cooper will begin a controlled spilling operation on…