SCE&G to Close Nine Business Offices
Staff Report From South Carolina CEO
Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
Effective Oct. 5, SCE&G will permanently close business offices in Barnwell, Florence, Johnston, Lexington, Hampton, Holly Hill, Hollywood, Mt. Pleasant and Walterboro. Customers will continue to have alternate payment options in person at other SCE&G-authorized payment agencies, online and by mail.
Lower customer traffic, as well as a continued commitment to operational and cost efficiencies, led to the decision to close these offices.
“While we continue to see a significant shift toward online service and a corresponding reduction in foot traffic at our local offices, we recognize the need for some customers to do business with us in person, particularly as it relates to cash payments,” said SCE&G Vice President of Customer Service Sam Dozier. “With a network of authorized payment locations throughout the communities we serve, including all Walmart stores in South Carolina, we expect this transition to have a minimal impact on the level of service we provide.”
SCE&G will make opportunities within the company available to the 16 employees affected by the office closures.
“We appreciate the contributions and the quality of service our employees have provided over the years in these local offices, and we are committed to making this a smooth transition for all of them, as well as our customers,” said Dozier.
Customers can conduct business with SCE&G by going to www.sceg.com or calling customer service at 800-251-7234. Also, customers in the affected areas still can pay bills in person at the following payment locations:
Barnwell
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Town of Denmark, 4768 Carolina Hwy
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Town of Norway, 8403 Savannah Hwy
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Walmart, 11391 Dunbarton Blvd., Barnwell
Florence
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KJ’s Market IGA, 900 E. Ashby Rd., Quinby
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KJ’s Market IGA, 2300 Pamplico Hwy
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KJ’s Market IGA, 525 S. Ebenezer Rd
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Walmart, 2014 S. Irby St
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Walmart, 804 S. Cashua Dr
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Walmart, 230 N. Beltline Dr
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Pearl Street Assuratax, 106 Pearl St., Darlington
Johnston
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Johnston IGA, 170 Lee St
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KJ’s Market, 217 West Columbia Ave., Batesburg
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Town of Ridge Springs, Main Street Square
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Town of Saluda, 100 S. Jefferson
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Walmart, 115 E. Church St., Batesburg-Leesville
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Walmart, 1041 Edgefield Rd., North Augusta
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Walmart, 1201 Knox Ave., North Augusta
Lexington
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Gilbert IGA, 4760 Augusta Hwy
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Kroger, 7467 St. Andrews Rd., Irmo
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The Mailroom, 1505 Charleston Hwy., West Columbia
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Walmart, 5556 Sunset Blvd
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Walmart, 1780 S. Lake Dr
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Walmart, Augusta Hwy., Gilbert
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Walmart, 2401 Augusta Rd., West Columbia
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Walmart, 1326 Bush River Rd
Hampton
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Allendale IGA, 5387 Allendale-Fairfax Hwy
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SCE&G Beaufort Office, 108 Robert Smalls Pkwy
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Town of Ehrhardt, 13707 Broxton Bridge Rd
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Walmart, 2110 Bells Hwy., Walterboro
Holly Hill
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Eutawville IGA, 225 Branchdale Hwy
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General Food Store of Elloree, 6639, Od Hwy. 6
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Piggly Wiggly, 5583 Memorial Blvd., St. George
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Santee IGA, 9092 Old Hwy. 6
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SCE&G Summerville Office, 108 N. Cedar St
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Walmart, 1616 Central Ave., Summerville
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Walmart, 1317 N. Main St., Summerville
Hollywood
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Hollywood Hardware, 6225 Hwy. 162
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SCE&G Mark Clark office, 4481 Leeds Place West, North Charleston
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SCE&G Summerville office, 108 N. Cedar St
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Walmart, 7400 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
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Walmart, 4920 Centre Pointe Dr., North Charleston
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Walmart, 1616 Central Ave., Summerville
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Walmart, 1317 N. Main St., Summerville
Mt. Pleasant
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Jaramar Enterprises, 1093 A King St., Charleston
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R&S Wholesale 4318 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
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SCE&G’s Mark Clark office, 4481 Leeds Place W., North Charleston
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Walmart, 1481 US Hwy 17 N., Mt. Pleasant
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Walmart, 3000 Proprietors Pl., Mt. Pleasant
Walterboro
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Piggly Wiggly, 5583 Memorial Blvd., St. George
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Town of Ehrhardt, 13707 Broxton Bridge Rd
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Walmart, 2110 Bells Hwy., Walterboro