Every day, the men and women of Little River Electric work to build and maintain the kind of connections that keep the lights on for our members. That’s what you know us for, of course.
Chad Stone
GENERAL MANAGER
But there are some less-visible connections that also mean a lot to our co-op: pathways of learning and opportunity for young people in our community. In June, that spirit of connection carried two bright students from our area to Washington, D.C.
Little River Electric sponsored Reese Harper of McCormick and Kacey Mitchell of Greenwood on Washington Youth Tour, a six-day, all-expenses-paid trip to the nation’s capital. They joined 65 other students representing South Carolina’s electric cooperatives on visits to historic and educational sites such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian museums.
Harper, a senior at Greenwood Christian School, decided to sign up for Washington Youth Tour after his older brother, Noah, returned home two years ago raving about the trip. For Reese, the connections he made with peers made the biggest impression.
“I’ve met new people, made new friends I never thought I would have made in just a week of being here,” he says. “It’s always good to surround yourself with good people and make lifelong friends.”
Little River Electric sponsored Kacey Mitchell and Reese Harper on the Washington Youth Tour.
One of the week’s highlights was the day on Capitol Hill, where the students toured the Capitol. They also visited the congressional office of U.S. Rep. Sheri Biggs and heard from Sen. Tim Scott and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on the Capitol steps.
For Mitchell, a senior at Emerald High School, the trip was a chance to step outside her comfort zone.
“I’m usually a very shy person, but on this trip, I knew I couldn’t be reserved,” she says. “I had to get out and talk to people, so now I feel like I’m more able to connect with people.”
The group also made connections to their nation’s history and the sacrifices made for their freedom.
“Arlington National Cemetery was very informational, educational,” says Mitchell. “Seeing all of those graves and what they mean was something I’ve never experienced before.”
“It was great to see the monuments in person and learn about our country and where we originated from,” says Harper.
Since 1940, Little River Electric has been about more than wires that power our homes and businesses. We’re about powering the potential of the people we serve. Programs like Washington Youth Tour are how we keep building those connections.
CHAD STONE
General Manager
Before you register
Last year, 1,420 members took part in the drive-thru registration event. Employees like Will Hudson were on hand to welcome members, help them register and deliver the coveted annual meeting gift. Photo by Josh P. Crotzer
To help make registration quick and easy, please keep the following important guidelines in mind:
- Bring your original registration ticket with you if possible. Replacement tickets can be issued at registration, but having your original ticket will help speed up the process.
- To be eligible to register, receive a registration gift, and enter prize drawings, your name must be listed on the electric account when registration tickets are mailed.
- A valid photo ID is required at registration and must be presented along with your ticket.
- Members registering on behalf of a church, business, or other organization must also have their name listed on the account.
- Only the member whose name appears on the registration ticket may register. No exceptions can be made.
Not sure if your name is listed on the account? Now is the perfect time to check your electric bill. If your name does not appear on the bill, please contact our office at (864) 366-2141.
