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Tri-County Electric Cooperative Tri-County Electric Cooperative is a membership owned electric utility that serves Calhoun, Kershaw

⚠️ OUTAGE UPDATE ⚠️Severe thunderstorms have caused power outages across several areas of our system. Approximately 1,05...
09/06/2026

⚠️ OUTAGE UPDATE ⚠️

Severe thunderstorms have caused power outages across several areas of our system. Approximately 1,052 members are currently without power.

Sandy Run Area: Old Sandy Run Road, Twin Lakes, Bates Court, Valley Ridge Road, Jim Rucker Road, Calvary Church Road, Crim Culler Road, Davis Pond and Beaver Creek Road.

Richland County/Wateree Area — Multiple Downed Poles: Carolina Sims Road, portions of Bluff Road, Goodwin Way, Haystack Road, Old Isaac Road, Griffin Creek, Adams Scott Road, Fork Church Road, Poultry Road, Harold C. Hill Road, High Hill Road, Touchberry Road, Reynolds Road, Hallwood, Gatehill and Godspeed.

Richland County near McEntire Joint National Guard Base: St. Matthews Church Road, Middle East Road, Old Congaree Run, Merrylane Road, portions of Tathom Road, McBeth Taylor Road, Strawberry Lane, Southwind Road, McKinney Drive and Antioch Church Road.

Crews are responding and will work as safely and quickly as conditions allow. Because multiple poles are down in the Richland County/Wateree area, restoration may take additional time.

Please stay away from downed power lines and always treat them as energized. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Caution Against Shooting Near Electrical and Fiber LinesA responsible hunter never pulls the trigger unless they are cer...
09/04/2026

Caution Against Shooting Near Electrical and Fiber Lines

A responsible hunter never pulls the trigger unless they are certain their actions will not harm people or property. Unfortunately, not everyone heading outdoors follows this important rule. We continue to see electrical lines, fiber lines and other equipment damaged by careless shooting. This can create dangerous situations, cause expensive repairs and result in lengthy outages for our members and customers.

As a lawful and ethical gun owner, you are responsible for every shot you take and any damage it may cause.

South Carolina’s 2026–2027 mourning dove season will take place during three separate segments:

September 5–October 3, 2026
November 13–28, 2026
December 18, 2026–January 31, 2027

Damage to electrical and fiber lines often increases during dove season, particularly on weekends when more hunters are in the fields. Repairs may require overtime work and can cause service interruptions. Shooting utility lines can also result in serious injuries, costly damages, lawsuits and possible criminal prosecution.

Please know your target and never shoot toward utility poles, electrical lines, fiber lines or other equipment. Help us keep our communities safe and connected.

Tri-County Electric Cooperative and TriCoLink will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.If ...
09/04/2026

Tri-County Electric Cooperative and TriCoLink will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7, 2026.

If you experience an emergency during this time, please call 803-874-1215 for assistance.

Our offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 7:30 a.m.

Stay safe and enjoy your Labor Day holiday!

⚡ September is National Preparedness Month ⚡Severe weather can happen at any time in South Carolina. Now is a good time ...
09/02/2026

⚡ September is National Preparedness Month ⚡

Severe weather can happen at any time in South Carolina. Now is a good time to review your family’s emergency plan and prepare an emergency kit with flashlights, batteries, bottled water, medications, and important contact information.

Help keep your family and home safe:

🔹 Sign up for local emergency alerts.

🔹 Trim tree limbs and secure outdoor items that could fall or blow into power lines.

🔹 Report outages and electrical hazards immediately.

🔹 Stay away from downed power lines and always assume they are energized.

🔹 After a storm, check for damaged wires, sparks, or burning smells. If your meter box or weatherhead is damaged, have a licensed electrician inspect it before power is restored.

🔹 When using a generator, keep it outdoors and away from windows and doors. Never connect it directly to your home’s wiring without a properly installed transfer switch. This can cause dangerous backfeeding and place your family and utility crews at risk.

Preparing before a storm, avoiding electrical hazards during it, and inspecting for damage afterward can help prevent injuries and property damage.

Learn more from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division: https://www.scemd.org/

NOW OPEN IN SANTEE! Tri-County Electric Cooperative members and TriCoLink customers can now make payments at our new pay...
09/01/2026

NOW OPEN IN SANTEE!

Tri-County Electric Cooperative members and TriCoLink customers can now make payments at our new payment kiosk located at Santee Town Hall (194 Brookstone Rd, Santee SC 29142) . The kiosk is officially open and ready for transactions. Payments can be made using:

• Cash
• Check
• Credit card
• Debit card

Please note that the kiosk does not provide change.

We are proud to offer this convenient new payment option to better serve our members and customers in the Santee community.

Approximately 25 minutes ago, members in the St. Matthews office area experienced a brief power interruption after a veh...
09/01/2026

Approximately 25 minutes ago, members in the St. Matthews office area experienced a brief power interruption after a vehicle struck a Tri-County utility pole near the intersection of Highways 176 and 601.

Crews are currently sectionalizing the line to isolate the damaged area. Members in the Crossvine and Bugleflower subdivisions, located across from our St. Matthews office, will be without power for several hours while crews replace the broken pole.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 803-874-1215.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as our crews work safely and quickly to restore service to all affected members.

Santee Cooper has experienced three transmission blinks since Saturday, including two today, affecting customers through...
08/17/2026

Santee Cooper has experienced three transmission blinks since Saturday, including two today, affecting customers throughout the Lower Richland area. Their crews are actively investigating the cause and working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.

We understand that repeated power blinks can be frustrating and disruptive. We appreciate your patience and understanding as Santee Cooper crews continue working to mitigate the issue.

With heat advisories and triple-digit heat indexes affecting our service area, cooling systems are working harder than e...
08/17/2026

With heat advisories and triple-digit heat indexes affecting our service area, cooling systems are working harder than ever. Extreme heat causes air-conditioning systems to run longer and more frequently, which can increase energy costs. Here are a few simple tips to help our members save energy during a heat wave.

📱 TriCoLink Text Alerts Are Coming!TriCoLink is introducing a new text notification system to help keep subscribers info...
08/10/2026

📱 TriCoLink Text Alerts Are Coming!

TriCoLink is introducing a new text notification system to help keep subscribers informed about service interruptions, outages and other important updates affecting their address.

Subscribers with a mobile number on their account will receive a welcome text from TriCoLink Fiber. The message is legitimate, and no action is required to continue receiving alerts.

If you prefer not to receive text notifications, simply reply STOP to opt out. Message and data rates may apply.

⚠️ STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. COPPER THEFT CAN KILL. ⚠️Copper theft is not a harmless crime. Power lines, meter bases and ot...
08/05/2026

⚠️ STAY AWAY. STAY ALIVE. COPPER THEFT CAN KILL. ⚠️

Copper theft is not a harmless crime. Power lines, meter bases and other utility equipment may remain energized even when they appear damaged or disconnected. Cutting, touching or tampering with this equipment can result in severe electrical burns, permanent injury or death.

If you see an unauthorized person cutting wires, climbing a utility pole or tampering with utility equipment:

• Stay back and do not approach.
• Call 911 immediately.
• Never touch wires, poles or meter bases.
• Keep children and pets away from the area.

Report damaged Tri-County Electric equipment by calling 803-874-1215.

The value of stolen copper is never worth a life. Stay away. Stay alive.

Address

6473 Old State Road
Saint Matthews, SC
29135

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+18038741215

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