Lake Murray Real Estate Update 04-18-2011

Sheriff Adds Security Enhancement to Dam Walkway - On Thursday, April 7, Lexington County Sheriff James R. Metts, Lexington County Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat and SCE&G officials demonstrated emergency call boxes that have been installed in order to enhance the personal safety of persons who use the Johnny W. Jeffcoat Walkway along S.C. 6 on the Dreher Shoals Dam on Lake Murray near Lexington. One emergency call box is located in a parking lot along the lake on the Lexington side of the dam that is reserved for person who walk on the heavily utilized walkway. The second call box is located at the end of the walkway along the lake on the Irmo side of the dam. The call box is clearly marked as an emergency call box, and a blue light is activated on top of the box when a call is placed through the call box. The installation of the emergency call boxes will provide reassurance for the many people who use the walkway.

SCE&G Honored for Outstanding Stewardship - The National Hydropower Association has honored SCE&G as well as six other exceptional programs and practices of hydropower organizations through its annual Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters (OSAW) Awards. SCE&G along with the other award winners have established significant, innovative projects that serve as models for the hydro industry. The NHA recognized this years winners for creating innovative and proven approaches that will raise the entire industry's performance, as well as fulfilling their regulatory commitments.