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Blue Granite Rate Increases Stopped after Oral Arguments in front of PSC
Wed, 09/02/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Public Service Commission (PSC) voted Monday that Blue Granite Water Company cannot go forward with its planned rate increase.…Buyer Beware: Online Shopping Scams on the Rise
Fri, 08/28/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Online shopping has become a way of life and consumers can find some great bargains on the internet. Sure, shopping online can be…Public Service Commission Stays Blue Granite Rate Increases
Tue, 08/18/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Public Service Commission (PSC) ordered to stay Blue Granite Water Company's proposed rate increase. The vote came during a…Receiving Unsolicited Packages? What to Know about “Brushing”Scams
Wed, 08/12/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Getting free merchandise delivered straight to your door may seem like a great deal but what if you didn't expect it and don't know…Shop Safe During Tax-Free Weekend
Tue, 08/04/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Whether you are buying back-to-school items for virtual or in-person school attendance, take advantage of tax-free weekend this…SCDCA Recovered/Saved Consumers Over $1.3 Million in 2019, Complaint Data Featured in National Report
Fri, 07/31/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The numbers are in. For the calendar year of 2019, the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) received 3,274…Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19: Economic Impact Payment Updates
Tue, 06/02/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Some consumers may still be looking for their economic impact payments (EIP) in the mail. The South Carolina Department of Consumer…Protecting Your Finances During COVID-19: Free Credit Reports Every Week for a Year!
Wed, 04/29/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Consumers can now request one free credit report a week from Experian, TransUnion and Equifax until April 2021 because of the…Blue Granite Rate Increase Request Dampened by PSC Order
Fri, 04/17/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. -The Public Service Commission (PSC) has finalized its order for Blue Granite Water Company's requested rate increase. The South…Look out for Coronavirus Scams!
Tue, 03/31/2020
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers and businesses to be on the look out for coronavirus…