Many Horry County residents will see more expensive utility bills as Santee Cooper plans to increase rates next year.
The Santee Cooper governing board voted Friday to increase rates for residential, commercial, industrial and lighting customers two years in a row.
Residential customers are expected to see an average spending increase of 4.7% in the initial 2027 hike, followed by a 4.6% increase in the 2028 hike, coming to a total of roughly 9.3% in two years…