By Josh P. Crotzer As a young woman, Lori Barba once prayed for birds to descend upon her. She thought, in that moment, that promising to keep it a secret might help make it happen. No birds came to her then, but they certainly come to her now. Barba operates Ascending Bird Sanctuary in Plum […]
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Who powers you?
Inspired by someone making a difference in our community? Tell their story and they could win a prize. We know our community is filled with unsung heroes who are making a difference. Let’s celebrate them! This is your chance to honor the people who are making a real difference. Winners will be selected by a […]
Linemen visit local school
One of the skills kids typically master during their elementary school years is tying their shoes. But with a pair of lineworker gloves on, lacing up becomes significantly more difficult. Still, some of the kids in third through fifth grade at Diamond Hill Elementary in Abbeville got to try the tie when Little River Electric […]
Operation Round Up: An easy way to help
For small change, members make a big difference Little River members have an easy way to make a difference in their community through Operation Round Up. “In 2022, members contributed nearly $35,000 to help their neighbors in need,” says Tricia Smith, the co-ops’ member services and communications director. “That’s the cooperative spirit in action. And […]
LREC presents check to McCormick County
In February, Little River Electric CEO Jeff Lewis (second from left) and Board President Bill Davis (far right) presented a check for $125,000 to McCormick County councilman Charles Jennings (third from left) and Western S.C. Economic Development Partnership board president Will Williams (far left) through the cooperative’s participation in the EDP. These funds are in […]
Ready for an experience you won’t forget?
Your co-op has two amazing trips planned this summer. Juniors: Apply for the Washington Youth Tour. Sophomores: Apply for the Cooperative Youth Summit. Juniors: Experience Washington, D.C., with hundreds of students from across South Carolina and the country, meeting lawmakers and touring all the sights. Your electric co-op will cover your round-trip plane ticket, tours, […]
Players named for the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl
The state’s top high school football players will face off one last time this season in the 2022 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 10. The annual north-south game, organized by the S.C. Athletic Coaches Association, takes place at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium in Myrtle Beach with a noon kickoff. Get There WHEN: […]
