Dominion Energy

Trees fall in Lexington during storm, resulting in closed lanes

All lanes of the 400 block of Industrial Drive in Lexington were closed, at around 3:30 Thursday afternoon, due to downed trees and power lines, according to the Lexington Police Department. Dominion Energy was notified and and expected to respond to the scene. The US National Weather Service Columbia South Carolina: Flash Flood Warning that […]

Dominion Energy plans to build substation on Mohawk Drive in West Columbia – Construction to begin in 2027

Dominion Energy plans to build the Millrace Substation on existing company property in the 1300 block of Mohawk Drive, aiming to increase electrical capacity and system reliability. The City of West Columbia announced news of the project, Tuesday. According to Dominion Energy, this project aims to increase capacity and enhance the reliability of the electric […]

West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon offers tips to help keep your home safer in winter; Practice energy efficiency, too

In West Columbia Fire Chief Marquis Solomon’s 26-year career in fire service, he has worked through many winters. He said it is a good idea to take precautions to make sure your home is safe in the cold weather months. “There are some circumstances that occur in the winter that could increase the risk of […]

Dominion Energy volunteers worked to spruce up The Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia

From landscaping to painting, volunteers from Dominion Energy worked to revitalize The Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia, last week. The Good Samaritan Clinic is a South Carolina Free Medical Clinic providing no-cost healthcare to under-served communities in South Carolina. It’s at 1316 Leaphart Street, West Columbia, SC 29169 Clinic HoursThursdays – Opens 4 pm […]

Lightning strike at Lake Murray Public Park sends several to the hospital

There was a lightning strike at the Lake Murray Public Park, Tuesday, near the dam. According to a detection monitoring system, the lightening strike occurred around 4:44 p.m. The strike resulted in 20 people (8 adults and 12 children) being hit. Reports stated that up-to 15 people were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening […]

Overnight storm knocks out power in some areas of Lexington County

A strong wind and rain storm moved through Lexington County beginning Monday night into early Tuesday morning. Parts of the county, in the Chapin/Lake Murray area, were under a tornado warning. The storm caused more than 3,000 power outages in Lexington County at one point. There are reports of trees down and damaged power lines, […]

Dominion Energy Volunteers Help Restore Good Samaritan Clinic in West Columbia

Employee volunteers from Dominion Energy recently completed some much-needed work at the Good Samaritan Clinic, 1316 Leaphart St. It’s a nonprofit health care provider serving the West Columbia community. Nearly 20 volunteers painted interior walls, revitalized landscaping and enhanced safety features for the clinic’s patients. The project was funded by a Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation […]

1,200-plus employees with the SC Department of Public Health moving to former Dominion Energy Building on Cayce’s 12th Street

The City of Cayce is excited to welcome more than 1,200 employees with the South Carolina Department of Public Health to the former Dominion Energy Building on Cayce’s 12th Street. In 2023, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a law that split the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) into two separate agencies. The […]