COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents in Lower Richland County are raising questions after seeing what they say are sudden spikes in their electric bills. Some even report past-due balances appearing before their payment deadlines.
A post circulating in a local Facebook group drew attention from neighbors comparing statements. One resident wrote that their bill showed a past-due balance before it was due and questioned how a monthly bill could exceed $700 despite having solar panels and a separate payment for them.
Darius Mitchell said he was surprised by the amount listed on his recent statement…