Environment

BURNING CERTIFICATION CLASS OFFERED BY FORESTRY COMMISSION

Submitted by Robert Hibbs on Tuesday, September 4th, 8:19 pm

COLUMBIA, SC (WMBF) Land managers who conduct outdoor burning can reduce their liability by becoming Certified Prescribed Fire Managers. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has scheduled three training sessions statewide:

October 24, 2012 Columbia
November 8, 2012 Walterboro
December 1, 2012 Columbia

Conducted by Forestry Commission personnel, the one-day course teaches you how to plan prescribed b

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Mosquito spraying in Cates Bay, Socastee, Longs

Submitted by Robert Hibbs on Saturday, September 1st, 4:38 pm

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) The Horry County government has announced that mosquito spraying will be conducted Sept 3 - Sept 7. , weather permitting, in the following areas:

Cates Bay
Socastee
Longs
Galivants Ferry
Red Hill

Aerial spraying will be conducted in the evenings usually between 7 p.m. - dusk and ground operations from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.

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Lake Darpo looking to fill Caretaker/Ranger position

Submitted by Brooke Spivey, Web Producer

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012, 11:43am

Lake Darpo looking to fill Caretaker/Ranger position

DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC (WMBF) Are you looking for a relaxing and enjoyable part-time job?

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Green Living in March: Energy-Saving Tips from Santee Cooper

Submitted by Brooke Spivey, Web Producer

Friday, March 9th, 2012, 11:42am

From Santee Cooper:

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Spring is just around the corner and that means spring cleaning for many of us. Adding a few extra steps to your spring cleaning routine can help lower your energy use and save you money.

“This is a great time of year to get your home spruced up and ready for warmer weather,” said Mike Poston, vice president of Retail Operations. “Making energy efficiency part of your spring cleaning routine will end up keeping you and your wallet happy.”

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Santee Cooper customers give utility high satisfaction marks in 2011

Submitted by Brooke Spivey, Web Producer

Thursday, March 1st, 2012, 10:10am

Santee Cooper customers give utility high satisfaction marks in 2011

From Santee Cooper:

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper’s yearly customer satisfaction survey indicates residential customers are significantly more satisfied with Santee Cooper than are customers of other South Carolina and national utilities.

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Resolve to save energy and money in 2012

Submitted by Brooke Spivey, Web Producer

Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 10:31am

Resolve to save energy and money in 2012

Green Living: Energy-Saving Tips from Santee Cooper

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – According to the U.S. Department of Energy, making upgrades to your home to save energy can put 5-30 percent of your usual energy bill back into your pockets. January is a great time to evaluate your energy usage and make a resolution to save energy and money during 2012, and Santee Cooper can help.

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