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BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 crisis, families across South Carolina have been working and going to school remotely. More time at home likely means a surge in home energy use—and in upcoming electric bills. The annual rising temperatures will play a significant role, as well. Simple money-saving steps can help lower monthly electric bills without jeopardizing […]

THERE IS NEVER a good time for a scam, unless you are a scam artist. A pandemic like COVID-19 creates opportunities for utility scams as criminals prey upon their victims’ fears. Scammers may threaten you with everything from legal action to turning off power to your home. Utility scams can involve an individual posing as […]

During this public health crisis, we’ve heard a lot about flattening the curve—the idea that social distancing will prevent a tragically unmanageable spike in COVID-19 cases. We are certainly adhering to recommended social distancing practices here at Lynches River Electric Cooperative, and we hope you are as well. I want to mention about another spike […]

EARTH DAY is considered one of the world’s largest civic events, and on April 22, we can all be part of this global movement to help the environment. First, I want to share some things that we’re doing right here at Lynches River Electric Cooperative to better our own little corner of the world.  Over the […]

FOR MEMBERS THAT use medical devices like breathing machines or home dialysis equipment, even a brief interruption of electric service has the potential to be harmful. Lynches River members that depend on an electric-powered medical device are encouraged to take every precaution and prepare for the possibility of an outage. Read the instructions: Talk to your […]

Up-to-date contact information can help speed restoration WE AT LYNCHES River Electric Cooperative are constantly working to improve our operational efficiency so we can provide the most reliable electric service possible for our members—that’s you! We rely on data for nearly every aspect of our operations, which is why we need your help. By making sure […]

Huge deal! IN CASE YOU missed it, Pageland is the winner of the Touchstone Energy Passion Project. LREC nominated Pageland knowing it would be the perfect recipient of this national award. Throughout 2020, we will be working with the Home Town Team, made up of Josh Nowell and Jim and Mallorie Rasberry, and the Pageland […]