Charleston County Environmental Management is encouraging residents to give their pumpkins a new purpose this fall through a free composting program at the Bees Ferry Landfill, located at 1344 Bees Ferry Road. From Sunday, Nov. 1 through Dec. 4,...
Gov. Henry McMaster announced 25 appointments to the Governor’s Conservation Commission. These appointees from the private and academic sectors will serve alongside ex officio members, including South Carolina Department of Natural Resources...
The 2,800-acre forest was prime for development but could have polluted nearby preserves, conservationists said.
Gov. Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2026-24 on Oct. 22, 2026, establishing the Governor’s Conservation Commission. The commission will strengthen collaboration among state and local agencies, private landowners, and entities and citizens in...
Westinghouse Electric Company has announced an approximately $1 billion investment to construct one of the most advanced nuclear fuel factories in the United States at its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins, South Carolina. This plant,...
EnergyRe announced the successful closing of an $815 million financing package for five projects based in South Carolina – a collection of utility-scale solar projects totaling approximately 360 megawatts (MW) of new generating capacity across the...
Charleston County, in partnership with the South Carolina Native Plant Society and Edisto Island Open Land Trust, invites the public to explore the plants, wildlife, and coastal landscapes of Botany Bay during a guided field trip and native plant...
Sustain SC has announced this year’s second round of funding through the Land and Water Action Platform (LAWAP). This month, with support from corporate partners, Sustain SC will grant $138,969 across 12 projects in nine counties — helping...
Rails to Trails Conservancy announced it awarded more than $435,000 in funding through its 2026 Trail Grants program to over 35 community organizations and public agencies advancing the construction, land acquisition and activation needed to build...
Meeting the demands of South Carolina's continued growth will require more than new infrastructure. It will require a skilled workforce ready to build it, and to help strengthen that talent pipeline, Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $180,000 in...
Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) has reached a comprehensive agreement with key consumer and industrial groups in South Carolina to keep costs as low as possible while continuing to invest in the infrastructure needed to support the Upstate's homes and...
Atlantic Coast Electric Supply earns five tED magazine Best of the Best Awards at the 2026 NAED Marketing Summit.
Duke Energy released its latest long-range energy plan, which proposes two additional gas plants and extends costly coal plant operations based on speculative data center developments, according to its own documents released last Friday. This...
IEB Americas, Inc. (IEB Americas), a producer of battery charging and power supply solutions, has announced its selection of Charleston County for its first major production operation in North America. The company’s $1.5 million investment will...
South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce (SCMC) has announced the launch of its new Energy Council, a member-led initiative that will bring together business leaders and industry experts to discuss the issues shaping South Carolina's energy...
Greenville green technology firm Viatec, which specializes in electrification of utility trucks, is experiencing rapid growth as it expands its market. Viatec CEO Robert Rizika describes business as “pretty good,” and getting...
As America's 250th anniversary approaches this Fourth of July, Duke Energy Foundation is providing more than $260,000 in grants to South Carolina organizations to help preserve local history and expand civic learning across the Palmetto State....
Optimus Energy Solutions (OES) has acquired and will continue operating a major electric vehicle fast-charging network in South Carolina. Originally developed through a Duke Energy pilot program approved by the South Carolina Public Service...
As emergency managers, first responders and community leaders are preparing their communities for the 2026 hurricane season, the Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 through the 2026 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) Grant...
Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) has announced that its JGC Fluor BC LNG II joint venture with JGC Corporation (JFJV2) has received limited notice to proceed (LNTP) for the proposed Phase 2 expansion of the LNG Canada export facility in...