I love summer and the warm temperatures that allow me to spend time outside with my family. But I also know that with summer comes hurricane season, which officially begins June 1. While we live a couple of hours away from our beautiful coast, high winds and heavy rain from the outer bands of a […]
Are you one of the 60k beating the peak?
Everyone participating is eligible to win a $500 gift card Nearly 60,000 electric cooperative members across South Carolina have already signed up to receive phone, email, or text notifications that remind them to reduce their electricity consumption during peak use periods. Lynches River Electric Cooperative members who have registered for the Beat The Peak notification […]
Johnson receives NRECA certification
LREC Safety Coordinator Chris Johnson has been named a Certified Loss Control Professional by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). This designation is the result of Johnson’s participation in four week-long sessions designed to challenge and educate participants with innovative safety techniques. According to NRECA, Johnson is one of a select few electric utility […]
Know what’s below
Albert Einstein once encouraged us to “Look deep into nature, and you will understand everything better.” Although it’s likely not what he had in mind, that is great advice to avoid hazards when starting your outdoor projects. To put it another way, know what’s below before you dig. Putting shovel to dirt can quickly turn […]
Prioritize safety year-round
At Lynches River Electric Cooperative, we recognize Electrical Safety Month every May, but we also know the importance of practicing safety year-round. From our co-op crews to you, the members we serve, we recognize that everyone has a part to play in prioritizing safety. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, thousands of people in […]
Students chosen for Youth Tour, Summit
Four local high school students will represent Lynches River Electric Cooperative in the nation’s capital this summer as part of the Washington Youth Tour. Sawyer Becker from Cheraw High, Daiveon Glover from Chesterfield High, and Clara Grace Branham and Olivia Ritchie from North Central High were selected to participate in the all-expenses-paid trip June 18-23. […]
Inspired by someone making a difference in our community?
Who powers you? Inspired by someone making a difference in our community? Tell their story and they could win a prize. We know our community is filled with unsung heroes who are making a difference. Let’s celebrate them! This is your chance to honor the people who are making a real difference. Winners will be […]
The power behind your power: Lineman Appreciation Day is April 18
You’ve likely noticed Lynches River’s crews out and about, working on power lines and other electrical equipment in our community. It’s no secret that a lineman’s job is tough—but it’s a job that’s essential and must be done, often in challenging conditions. This month, as we celebrate Lineman Appreciation Day on April 18, I want […]
ORU donation helps hospice patients
The Hospice of Chesterfield County Foundation and Lynches River Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up program have similar missions. Both provide help to those in need. For the foundation, that mission is to help hospice patients who live in Chesterfield County. Their grants assist those patients and their caregivers with non-medical needs such as emergency utility […]