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Berkeley County opened six public boat ramps and expanded trailer parking at Atkins Landing ahead of the waterfront park’s full opening this summer. (Photo/Berkeley County)
May 20, 2026

Berkeley County opens portion of $10.5M waterfront park

Berkeley County opened six boat ramps and 180 parking spaces at Atkins Landing ahead of the full waterfront park opening in June.

Santee Cooper and Brookfield signed an MOU to study completing two V.C. Summer nuclear reactors, a deal that includes $2.7B in cash and expanded SC energy capacity. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Dec 11, 2025

Details emerge on proposed $2.7B sale of shuttered SC nuclear plant

Santee Cooper and Brookfield signed an MOU to study completing two V.C. Summer nuclear reactors, a deal that includes $2.7B in cash and expanded SC energy capacity.

V.C. Summer Nuclear Station's unit two is shown under construction near Jenkinsville, S.C., during a media tour of the facility Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Oct 28, 2025

Santee Cooper seeks to reboot abandoned $9B nuclear project

Santee Cooper has begun talks with a private firm to revive South Carolina’s abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear project, aiming to meet rising power demand.

In a service agreement between the two, Santee Cooper and Century Aluminum have extended Century’s Mt. Holly aluminum smelter additional power until 2031. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Oct 8, 2025

Santee Cooper extends power deal with Century Aluminum

Santee Cooper extends its power agreement with Century Aluminum’s Mt. Holly smelter through 2031, boosting capacity and adding 100 new jobs.

Aug 14, 2025

Century Aluminum invests $50M to restart Lowcountry smelter

The investment will create 100 jobs and boost U.S. aluminum output by 10%.

Santee Cooper has named Tami Wilson as its new chief financial and administration officer as Ken Lott steps down from the position. (Photo/Santee Cooper)
Aug 4, 2025

Santee Cooper names new chief financial officer

Santee Cooper appoints the executive as it begins an $8B capital plan; longtime leader Ken Lott to retire.

Jul 11, 2025

Camp Hall named top U.S. industrial park by report

Camp Hall Commerce Park in Moncks Corner ranks No. 1 in the U.S. by Business Facilities, citing $7.9B impact, eco focus and strong infrastructure.

May 22, 2025

SC Energy Security Act clears way for new gas plant amid concerns

The SC Energy Security Act could boost Lowcountry energy output with a new gas plant, but critics warn of higher rates and environmental concerns.