Cooperatives around the world operate according to the same set of seven core principles and values, adopted by the International Co-operative Alliance. By working together through local, national, regional, and international structures, cooperatives improve services, bolster local economies and deal more effectively with social and community needs. Every day, Little River is hard at work […]
Archives for 2022
Safe planting for trees and shrubs
Trees play crucial roles in our lives and the environment. They produce oxygen, sequester carbon dioxide, and provide shade. They beautify our landscapes and generally make life more enjoyable. Trees growing in the wrong place, however, can be trouble for energy lines, potentially causing fires, electrical hazards, and power outages. If tree limbs come in […]
Local all-stars add new fans before bowl game
Robby Harrison has plenty of young fans in Greenwood County. Now, he has one more in Horry County. The Emerald High star defensive lineman was among 88 of South Carolina’s top high school football players in Myrtle Beach for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl Dec. 11. The all-star game pitted players from the state’s North […]
Apply now for 2022 WIRE Scholarships
Financial assistance is available for women returning to college from the 2022 Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship program. Sponsored by Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE), the scholarship is a one-time award exclusively for electric cooperative members based on need and personal goals. Applications for the 2022 WIRE scholarship must be submitted by June 1, 2022. […]
Five reasons we love serving our members
February may be the shortest month, but it’s packed with special observances such as Presidents Day, Black History Month, and Valentine’s Day. While it may seem Valentine’s Day was created by a greeting card company, it isn’t just for the lovebirds. It’s also the perfect time to let our friends, family, coworkers, and other special […]
Meet LREC’s New General Manager
Hello everyone and happy new year! I hope you all had a great holiday season. Let me introduce myself. I am the new General Manager of Little River Electric Cooperative. I’m excited and humbled to be joining the “family” of an organization with a strong community commitment. I am very thankful for the mentorship the […]
