2007 News Archive

Operation Santa spreads joy
On December 19, 2007, Santa Claus came early to the children at Palmetto Health Richland's Children's Hospital.
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MCEC presents 2007 Angel of Comfort Awards
The Angel of Comfort award recognizes WIRE members who provide exceptional service to either their community, WIRE or the cooperative.

Risinger selected for co-op board
Batesburg-Leesville native will complete term of Roy Frick.

Bright Ideas Grants
In October, the MCEC Grant Patrol visited 17 teachers and presented grants ranging from several hundred dollars to $1,000.

Record Investment
South Carolina's 20 electric cooperatives plan to invest up to $10 million per year towards renewable energy and energy efficiency measures.

Mid-Carolina Electric considers PURPA standards
MCEC's Board met recently to consider proposed federal standards pertaining to renewable energy and conservation.

Service charge changes announcement
Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative has adjusted its service charges, effective June 1.

Record crowd attends MCEC's annual meeting
A record crowd of more than 8,000 people attended Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative's (MCEC) annual meeting on April 16, 2007 at Lexington High School.

Wolfe assumes presidency of NRECA board
The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Board of Directors has elected Jack F. Wolfe president for a two-year term. Wolfe is President and CEO of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative in Lexington.

McWhorter retires leaving legacy of community service
McWhorter retired last week from MCEC after nineteen years of service. Betsy Kosh of Lexington replaces McWhorter as supervisor of Member Service.

MCEC Lexington County Taxes
As one of the largest taxpayers in Lexington County, Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC) paid almost $5 million in taxes in 2006.

MCEC Richland County Taxes
MCEC Board Chairman Ken Frick presented a check to Richland County Treasurer David Adams for property taxes totaling almost $648,000.

MCEC Saluda County Taxes
MCEC Board Secretary Charles Nichols presented a check to Saluda County Treasurer Judy Miller for property taxes totaling almost $341,971.43.

Jenny Ballard scholarship
South Carolina Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE) is offering a scholarship to a woman in South Carolina who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school.

HR creator retires from MCEC
Linda Spence, Vice President for Human Resources and creator of Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative's (MCEC) HR Department, retired after more than 31 years of service. Spence is replaced by Fred Millen.

Jones retires, taking 50 years of experience with him
In January, Jones retired from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative, Lexington, SC, after 12 years as vice president of information technology.