Goose Creek considers becoming electric city

Goose Creek could grow by 5,000 acres if a referendum to start a municipal electric utility passes next month, which proponents say would provide a boost to the city and allow Century Aluminum to nearly double its workforce. Santee Cooper, which provides electricity to Century Aluminum by contract, is opposing the move.

News Desk Live: SCRA Executive Director Bob Quinn

The SC BIZ News team talks to Bob Quinn, executive director of SCRA, about fueling the innovation economy and bringing strong ideas to market with industiral partners during the 2019 S.C. Manufacturing Conference and Expo held recently in North Charleston.

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