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Duke Energy workers walk through the turbine room at Oconee Nuclear Station near Seneca. Environmental groups and Duke Energy reached a settlement tied to the utility’s proposal to merge its Carolinas and Progress subsidiaries. (Photo/Duke Energy)
Mar 10, 2026

Settlement reached in Duke Energy Carolinas merger case

Environmental groups reached a settlement with Duke Energy over its plan to combine Carolinas utilities, aiming to deliver savings and energy programs for SC customers.

Following roughly five months of search, Lowcountry Land Trust, a Lowcountry landscapes and waterways preservation nonprofit, has chosen Kate Parks Schaefer to serve as chief conservation officer. (Photo/Geneva Baxley)
Dec 19, 2025

Lowcountry Land Trust appoints chief conservation officer

Lowcountry Land Trust has named Kate Parks Schaefer as chief conservation officer, strengthening land protection and conservation efforts across the Lowcountry.