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Sophomores, juniors—don’t’ miss out! Apply by February 28 The Virtual Youth Experience will take place June 21-25 in place of the COVID-cancelled Washington Youth Tour and Cooperative Youth Summit. Four high school sophomores or juniors will be selected and sponsored by Lynches River Electric Cooperative. Students will have the opportunity to discuss today’s issues with […]
We’re All in this Together
Community is at the heart of our organization and at the center of our new community wi-fi hotspot initiative. These uncertain times highlighted the importance of working together, lending a helping hand and adapting to the new normal. The creation of a top-notch fiber internet network has always been for our members’ benefit. We recognized […]
Good news for our members!
You probably already know that being a member of Lynches River Electric Cooperative has its benefits; from local service to capital credits, we try to serve you to the highest of our ability. Recently, the 20 electric cooperatives of South Carolina fought on your behalf to seek compensation for the funds our members invested in […]
Serving you, every day
I OFTEN ASK MYSELF, “What am I doing to make the areas we serve a better place?” and “What can our co-op do to improve the quality of life for our members?” Honestly, I don’t believe you answer those questions with WORDS. You have to answer it with ACTIONS. Giving Back Community is truly at […]
Youth softball team is Jefferson’s ‘Darlings’
YOU COULD CALL IT the cooperative spirit. Or just looking out for your neighbors. The Town of Jefferson’s Dixie Youth League seemed to be the only one around still playing 8-under softball. COVID-19 had forced the programs in communities like Hartsville and McBee to be shuttered, so Jefferson league president Tommy Catoe enthusiastically welcomed players […]
The training must go on
MANY LYNCHES River members recognize just how important our LREC lineman are, but very few realize the training, time and dedication it takes to do linework safely and correctly. The pandemic—and the social distancing required to prevent its spread—forced a temporary halt to in-person classes at the Hoyt L. Williams Training Center, the facility operated […]
Board Announces Refund of 2020 Capital Credits
The Board of Trustees of Lynches River Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the refund of capital credits for the year 2001. With a privately-owned business, money left over at the end of the year is considered profit and paid to the owners or investors in the form of dividends. At Lynches River, a not-for-profit […]
2020 Annual Meeting to be canceled
An ancient Greek philosopher once said the only thing constant in life is change. Our lives over the last couple of months seem to have proven that adage true. Here at Lynches River Electric Cooperative, we’ve had to change a lot to protect you and our employees during the pandemic. We’ve increased cleaning measures, temporarily […]
This November, let your voice be heard
Low voter turnout has been a topic of conversation for the last several election cycles. Since the 1960s, voter turnout during presidential elections has seen a steady decline – with the occasional uptick here and there. In the 2016 primary election cycle, voter turnout in most states was only 21 to 30 percent, and this […]
