Dominion to ask for rate increase in 2020

The utility’s 2018 acquisition of SCANA prevented it from presenting a case for a rate increase until 2020. Dominion’s CEO said the company is under-earning in South Carolina.

Santee Cooper approves bond sale

The sale of $163 million in variable rate revenue obligation bonds will be used to refund debt, the utility said. Santee Cooper expects the transaction to result in debt service savings of $40 million during the next 16 years.

Lexington man pleads guilty to embezzlement

William Tye Grisel pleaded guilty to wire fraud in federal court for using his position and access to company networks and credit cards to embezzle more than $1 million from his employer. 

Forestry generates $21.2B impact on state economy

The forestry industry has a $21.2 billion impact of the state's economy, according to a new report from the S.C. Forestry Commission. The commission said forestry provides more than 98,000 jobs and $4.9 billion in labor income.

STEAM bus to bring science to S.C. students

The bus, an initiative of the S.C. Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics, will visit elementary schools in Hartsville and Darlington in its pilot year before serving students statewide.