Milliken & Company released its 2025 Sustainability Report, detailing progress across people, planet, and business conduct, marking the company's eighth consecutive year of sustainability reporting. In 2025, Milliken delivered continued...

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina has scheduled a customer public hearing in Docket No. 2026-61-G, which involves Piedmont Natural Gas Company, Inc.'s request for an adjustment of rates and charges, including a request for an...

To strengthen communities across South Carolina as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $275,000 to nonprofit organizations through a first round of funding as part of its America250 initiative. The...

Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette Customers of South Carolina’s state owned utility could again see their monthly power bills rise — by more than $13 a month over the next two years for the standard residential customer — as the early...

Duke Energy Finalizes Two Initiatives to Deliver What It says Is More Than $5 Billion in Cost-Saving Benefits to Customers Duke Energy said it is committed to providing safe and reliable energy at the lowest possible cost and is delivering on...

Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette After facing costly heating bills this winter, consumers shouldn’t expect relief for the summer months, according to new projections for household utility costs.  The National Energy Assistance...

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has renewed the operating license for Duke Energy's Robinson Nuclear Plant for an additional 20 years, extending the plant's ability to deliver energy until 2050. Robinson, located in Hartsville, South...

Bank of America aggregated credit and debit card data shows gasoline spending per small business client rose 23 percent year-over-year (YoY) in March – the strongest increase in several years – after declining over the previous two...

Courtesy of South Carolina Daily Gazette South Carolina’s state-owned utility company hopes to know by the first half of 2028 whether a $2.7 billion deal to revive the state’s failed nuclear expansion will officially go through. Santee Cooper...

The Town of Irmo has announced the official renaming of the Irmo Town Park to the Whitt Cline Community Park. This change, formalized by the unanimous adoption of Resolution No. 26-04 on March 24, 2026, serves as a permanent tribute to Whitt...

On April 18, Duke Energy recognizes National Lineworker Appreciation Day and the lineworkers who keep the lights on. From year-round grid work that improves reliability to storm response, lineworkers bring skill, teamwork and a strong safety...

Suniva, Inc., a U.S.-owned and -operated solar cell manufacturer, announced it selected Laurens County for its first South Carolina manufacturing facility. The company’s $350 million investment will create 564 jobs, according to Gov. Henry...

Santee Cooper, South Carolina's largest public power provider, has implemented Oracle Utilities Customer Cloud Service to enhance customer operations for its electric account holders. By moving its customer platform to the cloud...

iedmont Natural Gas today filed a request with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina to update its billing rates through a general rate case proceeding. The new rates would allow Piedmont to recover recent utility capital investments...

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced it has completed the sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire – one of the largest publicly traded natural gas companies in the country – for $2.48 billion. The agreement was previously...

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved plans by Duke Energy to construct new natural gas generation in Anderson County, a project company officials said will help support the energy needs of a growing region while...

At the March 27, 2026 Board Meeting of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Meritorious Service Award went to Ken Rentiers. SCDNR Director Dr. Tom Mullikin made these remarks: "I would like to recognize someone who is retiring...

Duke Energy has placed the 10‑megawatt (MW) Ebbie Solar project into service in Marion, S.C., marking the first project in the state to operate under its updated Green Source Advantage (GSA) program. Officials said the milestone comes as Duke...

Eveon Containers, the leading nationwide provider of sustainable storage solutions with North American headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, has renewed its partnership with Land Life to support reforestation efforts in Colorado where nearly...

Duke Energy Foundation is investing $500,000 in South Carolina communities through its Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program to support weather-related emergency preparedness and response across the Palmetto State. Earlier...