Author Archives: Kevin F. Langston

About Kevin F. Langston

Kevin has been with Santee Cooper’s department of Corporate Communications since July 2006. From Georgetown, S.C., he graduated in 2001 from the University of South Carolina’s College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Kevin now lives in Summerville, where he obsesses over his dog, Brady, his iTunes and Kindle libraries, his Netflix queue, his beloved Gamecocks, the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, and the perfect cup of coffee.

Safe Boating is Serious Business

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, so too does the unofficial kickoff to boating season on the Santee Cooper Lakes. The weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day are typically the busiest for Lake Marion, the largest lake in South Carolina, … Continue reading →

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Preserving and protecting our lakes from on high

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

In addition to our role as an electric and water utility, we are stewards of lakes Marion and Moultrie, commonly known as the Santee Cooper Lakes, which span more than 450 miles of shoreline and occupy over 160,000 acres in … Continue reading →

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Battling a biting nuisance

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

The old saying goes “April showers bring May flowers,” but they can also bring mosquitos. The combination of warmer temperatures and seasonal rainfall creates ideal conditions for mosquitos to thrive, which is why our Vector Management program has begun its … Continue reading →

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Is your old refrigerator running? Recycle it, and we’ll pay you $50!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

There are an estimated 170 million refrigerators in use in the United States, according to Energy Star. More than 60 million of these refrigerators are at least 10 years old, and they are costing consumers $4.4 billion a year in … Continue reading →

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Safety First, here at Santee Cooper

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

Springtime is a reason to smile! The cold weather makes way for warmer temperatures, fresh blooms, and for us here at Santee Cooper, our annual safety ratings. Safety is one of our core values at Santee Cooper, and it can … Continue reading →

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Celebrate The Season gives back

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

When Santee Cooper and the Old Santee Canal Park first began conceptualizing and collaborating on Celebrate The Season, the goal was to create an event that benefitted the communities of Santee Cooper Country while also bringing them together to toast … Continue reading →

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Shedding some light on flipping the switch

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

According to my top-of-the-head tally, I have at least four different types of light bulbs in my apartment ranging from the incandescent bulb in my refrigerator to the LED bulb in my computer desk lamp. I have more CFLs than … Continue reading →

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iRide eases the commuter blues

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

With the price of gasoline rising 18 cents in the past week to hover around $3.52 per gallon, I know I’m not the only one who cringes when pulling in to a gas station. Yes, I’m a college student living … Continue reading →

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Survey says…

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

It’s awards season — that time of year when professionals in the film and music industries gather to honor each other with accolades and statuettes. And while we might not be up for any awards in the traditional sense, Santee … Continue reading →

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Looking for a lean, green cleaning machine

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

Editor’s note: Today’s guest entry is compliments of Justin Hofflinger, an electrical engineer and recent graduate of the University of Tennessee. Purchasing new appliances like a washer and dryer can be a hard decision. If you’re particular and an engineer, … Continue reading →

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Tight seal makes HVAC smile

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kevin F. Langston

Growing up, my brothers and I were pretty rambunctious, especially on the weekends. After breakfast and cartoons, we’d head outside to usually make believe that we were G.I. Joes fighting against the evil Cobras in our unsuspecting neighborhood. I’d like … Continue reading →

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