Service. Mission. Country. You likely identified immediately that these three words describe the men and women who have served and are serving in our nation’s military. They also describe a core co-op spirit. While active members and veterans of the armed services are innately motivated to protect their country, in a similar vein, electric co-ops […]
Mission accomplished
It’s hard to believe that it has been less than three years since Lynches River Electric began the task of providing fiber optic broadband internet to every one of our members. When Steve Chewning, who served as board chairman at that time, announced the co-op’s broadband plan at the 2019 annual meeting, he said, “…this […]
Be mindful of peak demand, save money
If you look around your home, you likely have more devices and equipment that require electricity than ever before. Our connected lives are increasingly dependent on electricity. As demand for electricity rises, Lynches River Electric Cooperative is expected to deliver an uninterrupted 24/7 power supply regardless of market conditions or other circumstances. Electricity use fluctuates […]
A trusted source for lawmakers
One of our priorities at Lynches River Electric Cooperative is to be our members’ trusted source of relevant energy information. That role extends beyond those we serve, however. It also extends to those that are serving you and me—our lawmakers at the State House and in Washington, D.C. Every year, South Carolina’s General Assembly, the […]
My favorite time of the year
Christmas is my favorite time of the year! In fact, you can hear Christmas music playing around my office as early as September. It’s never too early to play Christmas music or even to deck the halls. The spirit of gratitude and giving is more prevalent during the holidays, making life a little sweeter. As […]
It’s annual meeting time
It’s that time of year again— Lynches River Electric Cooperative is gearing up for the 2022 Annual Meeting, which will be held Friday, Oct. 14, and Saturday, Oct. 15 at the LREC office. Your board of trustees heard your overwhelmingly positive comments regarding last year’s drive-thru meeting and knew this was the direction we needed […]
Don’t get caught without power
The development of electrical power is certainly one of the greatest advancements of all time. So many technologies that make our lives more comfortable and convenient today are useless without electricity. That’s why an unexpected power outage—whether for a short period of time or longer—can be so frustrating. No one can predict when a power […]
Back to school ready?
Are you prepared for the new school year? If your family is like mine, you’re already looking at school supply lists to make sure your children have everything they will need. One item not found on the list, but equally important, is reliable internet service to support the devices your family shares at home. No […]
Know the signs of a scam
Utility scams have been around for a long Lime; but scammers have recently changed their tactics as consumers rely more on technology for work, school, and commerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Imposter scams are now the number one type of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission. While scam artists still may come to […]