CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - More than two million South Carolinians who use Santee Cooper for power could see a change in rates next year. The proposal is sparking a response from the state’s Small ...

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - For the first time in years, Santee Cooper is proposing a rate increase. The potential increase would help the company invest in its electric system, but an increase is ...

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - A South Carolina energy company says they want to improve their communication with customers. After there were some concerns about a possible Santee Cooper rate increase, ...

Santee Cooper's need for new revenue is driven by inflation and a push for new power generation, a spokesperson said.

These are the top news stories along the Grand Strand that were published in The Sun News on May 1, 2026.

Santee Cooper is considering a customer rate increase for 2027 and 2028 to maintain strong reliability and make critical upgrades ...

Santee Cooper has announced a change in its financial leadership, naming Tami Wilson as its new Chief Financial and Administration Officer. The appointment comes as current CF&AO Ken Lott prepares to ...