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Monday, May 06, 2013  DHEC makes their call.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  Volunteers are gathering this week to make a Columbia home more energy efficient.

Thursday, April 18, 2013  Columbia Fire Department officials say a natural gas line has ruptured in downtown Columbia.

Monday, April 08, 2013  It's getting warmer, which means fun days in the sun are ahead.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  DHEC has been investigating where the material came from and how it can be removed.

Monday, March 11, 2013  The 6-foot-thick concrete foundation for South Carolina's new nuclear plant has been poured in Fairfield County.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Columbia Police says German Figueroa, 46, was going south on Beltline Boulevard when he hit the median before 5 a.m. near Rosewood Boulevard.

Friday, March 01, 2013  The South Carolina African American Chamber of Commerce is bringing utility leaders and politicians together to discuss the future of nuclear power and engineering.

Friday, February 15, 2013  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. is giving away free trees as part of an effort to promote the shoreline on Lake Murray.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Crews are working to restore electric service across South Carolina after a powerful winter storm moved across the state.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  Officials with a South Carolina power company are talking about the process of relicensing for two of its facilities.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Sirens located near the Lake Murray Dam and the nuclear station in Fairfield County will be tested next week.

Thursday, November 29, 2012  SCE&G work crews are helping to keep homes heated this holiday season.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. has agreed to reduce the size of a rate increase.

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Engineers are working to seal cracks at the V.C. Summer Nuclear Station in Fairfield County.