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Lynches River News and Press

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Altman Selected as Alliance Development Council Co-chair

Article was posted on January 31, 2012
David Altman, president and CEO of Lynches River Electric Cooperative, has been selected as a co-chair on Chesterfield County Economic Development Alliance's Development Council.
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Juniors—Win Free Trip to Washington, D.C.

Article was posted on January 16, 2012
Lynches River Electric Cooperative will award an expense-paid week in Washington, D.C. to two high school junior. This year's Youth Tour is June 16-21.
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Teachers Apply for D.C. Trip

Article was posted on November 18, 2011
If you are a South Carolina teacher or guidance counselor, apply now to serve as a chaperone on a free, fun-filled trip to our nation's capital on the 2012 Washington Youth Tour.
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2011 Annual Meeting October 15

Article was posted on September 15, 2011
Lynches River Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting of Members is Saturday, Oct. 15 at Central High School in Pageland. Registration and voting begins at 8 a.m. and will continue until 11 a.m. The business meeting starts at 11:30 a.m.
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WIRE Hosts Auction at Sept. 20 Meeting

Article was posted on September 01, 2011
There will be lots of good natured bantering over an assortment of auction items at the WIRE quarterly meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20. At the meeting WIRE members and guests will have the chance to bid on some unique, whimsical and humerous treasures.
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Electrical Safety in the Dorm

Article was posted on August 16, 2011
Dorm fires are all too common. Send your student off to college with a lesson in electrical safety.
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Energy Focused Website for Students and Teachers

Article was posted on August 16, 2011
PalmettoPower.com is a dynamic and comprehensive enery focused website for students and teachers.
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Members Invited to Town Hall Meetings

Article was posted on April 04, 2011
Lynches River Electric Cooperative will hold a series of Town Hall meetings in April. Members of Lynches River are invited to attend.
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Use Space Heaters Safely

Article was posted on December 13, 2010
Take safety precautions when using space heaters. Lynches River Electric Cooperative offers space heater safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Frigid Temperatures Lead to High Bills

Article was posted on January 03, 2011
December's frigid temperatures caused a record peak demand for consumers served by South Carolina's member-owned electric cooperative and the state-owned utility Santee-Cooper.
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2010 Annual Meeting October 16

Article was posted on October 20, 2010
Annual Meeting Election Results
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Co-op Announces Rate Reduction

Article was posted on May 27, 2010
Starting in June Lynches River Electric Cooperative members will see a decrease of approximately eight percent in their electric bills.
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Apply for HVAC Upgrade

Article was posted on March 01, 2010
Members of Lynches River Electric Cooperative who own a manufactured home can apply for a HVAC system upgrade beginning March 1.
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Don't Get Shocked by Winter Bills

Article was posted on January 29, 2010
Colder than normal temperatures caused peak power demand record for electric cooperatives in South Carolina. That increased demand will mean higher than normal electric bills for consumers.
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Board Selects Altman as CEO

Article was posted on October 16, 2009
David Altman, a native of Lake City, S.C., is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Lynches River Electric Cooperative.
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Students Learn How Sunshine Creates Energy

Article was posted on September 30, 2008
Children, educators and utility representatives were on hand when LREC dedicated Chesterfield-Ruby Middle School as a GreenPower Solar School.
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Cut-off Procedure Change

Article was posted on October 16, 2009
Important Notice for Members. Effective Nov. 1, Lynches River Electric Cooperative is changing the cut-off procedure.
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Beware of "Too Good to Be True" Energy Claims

Article was posted on May 24, 2010
Tough economic times and rising power bills understandably motivate consumers to explore money-saving options. It’s no wonder that unscrupulous marketers seize the moment by offering deceptive and ineffective products claiming to lower power bills up to 25 percent.
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