Unfortunately, in today’s world, scams are happening every day. Scammers can threaten you with everything from legal action involving the IRS to turning off power to your home. Utility scams often involve an individual or group posing as an employee of your electric cooperative. The scammer may use threatening language in order to frighten you […]
Calendar Contest
Submit a favorite local photo you’ve taken for a chance to be featured in the 2020 LREC calendar! Thirteen photos will be selected, one for each month and a cover photo. Month photo winners will receive a $50 bill credit, and the cover photo winner will receive a $100 bill credit. Photos must be horizontal […]
We Want to Hear From You!
Lynches River is in the beginning stages of determining if it is feasible to support a high-speed internet service and if our members are interested in this service. In order to move forward in this process, we need to hear from you, our members. As a co-op, we depend on the guidance and perspective of […]
Safety Starts With You
Safety starts with you: Tips for spotting potential electrical hazards in your home Electricity plays many roles in our lives, from powering baby monitors to running HVAC systems and appliances. No wonder we get so comfortable with its instant availability that when we flip a switch, we expect most systems or devices to do the […]
Competing at New Heights: S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo
Competing at New Heights The First S.C. Lineman’s Rodeo took place March 15–16 at the Pee Dee Touchstone Energy Commerce City Park in Florence. Lynches River Electric Cooperative was represented by two journeyman teams that showed off their skills in five different events. Our journeyman team competitors were: Joe Wright, Alex Honeycutt, and CJ […]
Up to the Task
We celebrate Lineworker Appreciation Day April 8 — and every day National studies consistently rank power-line installers and repairers among the most dangerous jobs in the country, and for good reason. Laboring high in the air wearing heavy equipment and working directly with high voltage creates the perfect storm of a dangerous and unforgiving profession. […]
LREC names 2019 Youth Tour and Summit representatives
Four local high school students will represent Lynches River Electric Cooperative on the 2019 Washington Youth Tour, and four additional students will represent LREC at the South Carolina Cooperative Youth Summit. The selection committee chose Elizabeth Freeman, Kendall Jenkins, Avery Milhorn, and Claire Stone to attend the week-long Washington event in June. They will be […]
Go beyond the card with new Co-op Connections app
Lynches River’s commitment to you goes beyond providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. We’re always looking for ways to provide value to our members and our community, especially during tough economic times. Lynches River’s Co-op Connections program is a money-saving tool we’re proud to offer our membership. The card and free app connect you with […]