Author Archives: Nicole Aiello

About Nicole Aiello

Aiello is responsible for keeping Santee Cooper’s customers informed and, every once in a while, you may see her face on the local news (not for anything illegal!). After paying her dues in the Big Apple, Nicole decided sun, sand and surf were preferable to shoveling snow, so she made her way to South Carolina. Nicole’s professional experience ranges from the celebrity and entertainment industry to tourism, nonprofit and government communications. Nicole, who holds a bachelor of science from Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism, currently calls Murrells Inlet home. Her favorite saying is, “Don’t forget to read your bill inserts!”

It’s sea turtle season

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

It’s time once again to welcome some special visitors to the Grand Strand’s beaches. You may think I’m referring to cars packed with vacationers from Ohio, but I’m actually talking about the sea turtles that nest along our shores. Sea … Continue reading →

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Outsmart scammers and thieves

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

We’ve all been too trusting at one time or another. I know I have, and it has resulted in my occasional embarrassment. If that’s the worst of it, though, I’m OK with that. Others who have trusted people, however, have … Continue reading →

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Santee Cooper Trade Allies are your energy partners

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

I admit it. I’m not a big fan of reading fine print. Honestly, when it comes to fine print and qualifying for something, I want someone who knows what they’re talking about to tell me what I need to do … Continue reading →

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Looking back at 2012

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

Last year was a year of change and challenge for the electric industry as a whole, and Santee Cooper was not immune to those changes. We’ve talked about many of the issues here in the past — new nuclear construction, … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Myrtle Beach’s 75th anniversary

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

Myrtle Beach is all grown up and celebrating 75 years since its incorporation on March 12, 1938. Boy, a lot has changed since then! What began as a small, seaside town with a quiet beach and private cottages has grown … Continue reading →

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Have your umbrella on hand for Severe Weather Awareness Week

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

Governor Nikki Haley proclaimed March 3-9 as South Carolina’s 2013 Severe Weather Awareness Week. This week has been set aside to remind residents that tornadoes, flash floods and other severe storms can pose significant hazards. SC’s Severe Weather Awareness Week … Continue reading →

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Where has the time gone?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

A new year is all about putting a plan together to make this one better than the last. One of the key components of my personal plan was to stop procrastinating. Well, it’s already the beginning of February, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy Green Year

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Nicole Aiello

We all know the trending topic right now is New Year’s resolutions, most of which will be forgotten before February even gets here. If one of your New Year’s resolutions this year includes being “green,” Super Resolution Girl (um, that’s … Continue reading →

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Close the door on Old Man Winter

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Nicole Aiello

Each year, I put most of my warm weather clothes in my spare bedroom’s closet and put things like sweaters, blazers and boots back into my closet. My wardrobe and I are now ready for the cooler weather that awaits … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of energy efficiency

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Nicole Aiello

While singing “Jingle Bells” and decking the halls last night, I figured it was about time to start my holiday shopping. This year, I’m trying to shop “green,” and I don’t mean buying extra garland. Since I love to get … Continue reading →

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Talking turkey

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Nicole Aiello

OK, it’s time to talk turkey. I’m not going to beat around the bush, so let me give it to you straight: Although delicious, all of that holiday cooking could be costing you energy. And when energy is wasted, your … Continue reading →

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