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Electricity - it's one of the most important innovations in the history of humankind. It's hard to imagine life without electricity, and for good reason. Nearly every aspect of our lives is affected by electricity in some form or fashion, from the way you wash your clothes to the effort you put in at work. From a residential standpoint, you need it to cook, clean, entertain, and live comfortably. For commercial purposes, electricity is used to power the computers needed to keep America moving. That's why, when the electricity in your home or at your job is compromised, life grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, electrical problems are inevitable in today's day and age. When the electricity in your home or commercial workspace fails, you need a quick, effective solution that will get your life back on track. And that, in a nutshell, is where L&M Electric, Inc. shines the brightest.

Our company was founded in 2009 by Roger Lee and John Mezzles. With a combined 46 years of electrical experience, the two entrepreneurs set out to create a company that offers quality workmanship and unparalleled service to all its builders and clients. Today, we are proud to have served South Carolina for nearly two decades as the premier electrician contractor in Cayce, SC. Our family-owned business specializes in both residential and commercial electrical work. Our highly-trained team has the experience and skills to handle any electrical issue, from minor panel breaker problems to large-scale industrial issues.

Despite winning numerous awards and recognitions in the Southeast, we don't let our accolades go to our head. Our team is committed to providing effective, personalized electrical work for every one of our customers. We take pride in our ability to offer peace of mind to our customers when they need it most, and that's exactly what we aim to provide to you too. We're talking one-on-one service provided by a friendly, professional electrician. There are no corners cut, no hidden fees, and no excuses - only the highest quality work from the finest electricians in Cayce.

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What sets us apart from other electricians in Cayce, SC? It boils down to three reasons:
Customer-Centric, Quality Electric Service
Customer-Centric, Quality Electric Service

As guests in your home, you won't ever have to worry about a member of our team trying to sell you something you don't need. Our job is to serve your electrical needs. You expect the highest quality electrical work in South Carolina, and that's what we will provide.

Experienced, Affordable Electricians
Experienced, Affordable Electricians

You understand that the highest quality work requires fair compensation, but you're not made of money. Our commitment is to offer affordable electric work at a price you're satisfied paying.

Family Owned & Operated
Family Owned & Operated

We know that you are choosing L&M Electric for a reason. Unlike large corporations, we truly care about our customers. As a family business, serving you is personal for us. We stake our reputation on the quality of our work. As such, we are accountable and will always strive to deliver the service you have come to expect from our company.

Affordable Electric Service That Makes You Feel Like Family

At L&M Electric, we employ the brightest commercial and residential electricians in Cayce. Having electricians that specialize in both residential and commercial projects allow us to provide our customers with a wider range of services.

Our team fixes a broad range of electrical issues, but we have built our reputation on the following electric services:

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Electrical Repairs

Every homeowner has to deal with an electrical component breaking or failing at some point. When that happens, you need a partner who can troubleshoot the problem and correct the issue efficiently and effectively. A few common problems that we help solve for our customers include:

  • Ceiling Fan Repair
  • Light Fixture Repair
  • Light Switch & Outlet Repair
  • Electrical Safety Inspection
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Electrical Installations

Whether you have a new ceiling fan that needs to be installed or you have a new electrical outlet that you'd like added to your bedroom, L&M Electric is here to help. Our team installs quality solutions every day of the week - there's no electrical installation job your residential electrician in Cayce, SC, can't handle. Here is a glance at some of the installation projects that we complete for homeowners:

  • Smart Home Installation
  • Electric Car Charging Station Installation
  • Whole-Home Surge Protection Installation
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Renovations and Remodeling

If you're renovating or remodeling your home, you need a professional electrician on-hand to work to properly install your new electrical devices and systems. Our skilled electricians are happy to work with you or your remodeling consultant to install your lights and keep your home shining bright. Common renovation and remodeling jobs include:

  • Hot Tub Wiring
  • Kitchen Lighting Renovations
  • Finished Basement Electrical Wiring
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New Construction Electrical Projects

Many new construction homeowners stress about having their electrical system wired from scratch. For us, it's just another day on the job. If you're building your dream home, don't leave your electrical work to mediocre electricians. Trust L&M electric for reliable service and the highest quality electrical work in Cayce. A few new construction projects we handle are:

  • Breaker Panel Box Installation
  • Wiring for Backup Generator
  • Landscape Lighting Outdoors
  • Low Voltage Wiring
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Your Residential Electrician in Cayce, SC

When you own a home, there's something inherently fulfilling about taking care of your property and fixing issues that pop up over time. When it comes to electrical work, however, DIY projects can be dangerous. Electricity is an amazing innovation, but if you aren't fully trained and licensed to handle such work, it's best to leave it to the experts at L&M Electric. Your home's safety is essential for you and your family. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that your home's electrical system is operating correctly without any concerning problems.

With more than 60 years of combined experience as electricians, we are capable of troubleshooting and fixing a litany of electrical issues in your house. Keep reading to learn more about the most common electrical issues our customers report, along with some handy tips on how to remediate such problems.

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Panel Breaker is Tripped

If you don't have any power in your home, it might be time to check your electrical panel to see if there are any tripped breakers. If you spot a tripped breaker, try your best to switch it over to its original position. If you can't, remember that some breakers need to be flipped to the "off" position before turning it back on. If you don't have any luck, give our office a call. We'll send a trained residential electrician in Cayce to your home to fix the problem on-site.

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Overhead Fan Stops Working

If you have an overhead fan in your living room or bedroom, you know how quickly it can accumulate dust. Most homeowners clean up using a rod duster. However, sometimes homeowners accidentally hit the fan direction switch when doing so. But, instead of flipping it "on" or "off," they bump it into a limbo zone where neither direction is selected. When this happens, your overhead fan will not spin. If one of your fans stops working suddenly, this is one of the most common reasons why. If you're sure you didn't hit the fan direction switch, it could be an indication of a larger problem. In this case, call our office for a free phone consultation. We'll troubleshoot with you over the phone and if necessary, send out an electrician.

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Kitchen Breaker Keeps Tripping

If your home was built in the last 35 years, chances are it has two 20-amp circuits running to your kitchen countertop outlets. Newer homes will have three circuits. If you're constantly tripping the breaker to your kitchen, it's most likely because you have too many electrical devices connected to the same circuit. To help alleviate this problem, place appliances like coffee makers and toasters on two different circuits. That way, they can share the load.

At the end of the day, your home is your place of solitude and relaxation. But, when you have electrical issues in your home, things can quickly go from peaceful to problematic. Whether you're renovating your home and need a new room wired for power or your panel breaker keeps giving your problems, L&M Electric is here to assist. If you have questions about an issue or need to schedule service, our team is ready to help answer your questions and coordinate the best time for a residential electrician to come to your home in Cayce.

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Tips to Save Money and Maintain Your Home's Electrical Systems

Unlike some of our competitors, who are reluctant to provide any information that might prevent them from making a buck, L&M Electric is all about empowering our customers. If we can offer sound advice that will educate our clients and help them save money, we have no problem doing so. That's why we have put together some helpful tips and tricks for maintaining your home's most common electrical systems. Because, at the end of the day, a little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to your family's safety.

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Install Surge Protectors

Intense lighting storms can cause powerful surges of electricity that ruin your home's electrical appliances and amenities. Surge protectors installed at your electrical panel can help prevent these surges by grounding the electricity running through your home. They do so by directing it away from your electrical devices. This common solution is inexpensive, effective, and always a better choice than replacing expensive items like TVs and computers.

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Examine Your Breaker Panel

Breaker panels control the power to your home. When they go bad or are damaged, there's a good chance that you will lose power to most of the rooms in your house. Open your breaker panel and keep a sharp eye out for signs of corrosion and rust. Double-check that each breaker you see flips on and off properly. If you notice corrosion or if the breaker switches won't flip, it's time to get in touch with a residential electrician in Cayce, SC, who can inspect your breaker panel and recommend upgrades if necessary.

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Test Your GFIs

GFIs, or Ground Fault Interrupters, are similar to surge protectors in that they prevent electrical damage from happening in your home. The primary job of a GFI is to prevent electrical shocks that happen during a ground fault. Because water is a conductor of electricity, GFIs should be installed anywhere that an outlet comes into contact with water. You should try to test your GFIs every month, if possible, to ensure that they are working correctly. When you look closely at your GFI, you will notice a "test" and a "reset" button. Hit the "test" button to trip the GFI outlet and then hit "reset" to restore power. If your outlet resets, your GFI is working as it should. If not, you need to replace your GFI outlet. Because electricity is involved, we recommend hiring a professional to install new GFIs in your home. That way, you know the job is done right.

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Replace Outdated Light Bulbs

The right light bulb can add the perfect amount of ambiance to your home. Eventually, however, even the best light bulbs will need replacing. While they don't need checking every month, it's a good idea to inspect all your bulbs at the beginning of the year. If any of your bulbs are dead, you should replace them. You should also consider replacing bulbs that are incandescent with LED lights. LED light bulbs may cost more upfront but use less electricity and are more efficient over the long run.

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Schedule a Home Safety Inspection

In terms of preventative maintenance, scheduling a safety inspection for your home's electrical systems should be a high priority. These inspections will shine a light on the electrical features in your home that need to be fixed. Most modern electrical fires are caused by short circuit arcs, defective insulation, or broken wiring. An inspection conducted by a qualified electrician will help determine what needs to be fixed so you and your family stay safe in your home. Your inspector should cover your whole home and will examine common features such as:

  • Breakers
  • Fans
  • Exposed Wiring
  • Electrical Panels
  • Circuits
  • Switches
  • Outlets and More
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DELIVERING QUALITY ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO 5,000+ HOMES PER YEAR

he electrical system in your home brings it to life from the lights and appliances we use every day to the entertainment we all love and enjoy. You want an electrician that makes you feel safe while delivering the quality services you're promised.

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Full-Service Electrical Work for Home and Business

Whether you need light switch services for your newly renovated home or need a generator installed at your commercial property, L&M Electric is here to serve you. Our team will get the job done right, so you can get back to loving your life in the Lowcountry.

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Latest News in Cayce, SC

City of Cayce approves new position to address opioid crisis

With his staff seeing an average of 1 to 2 overdoses per week, Cayce's fire chief is hoping a new approach to the problem will pay off.CAYCE, S.C. — A position passed Cayce's City Council aimed at community outreach and youth education for an ongoing opioid crisisCayce Fire Department Chief Steven Bullard says his vision for a new position is to "get rid of the opioid crisis that we have here in South Carolina."In Wednesday's ci...

With his staff seeing an average of 1 to 2 overdoses per week, Cayce's fire chief is hoping a new approach to the problem will pay off.

CAYCE, S.C. — A position passed Cayce's City Council aimed at community outreach and youth education for an ongoing opioid crisis

Cayce Fire Department Chief Steven Bullard says his vision for a new position is to "get rid of the opioid crisis that we have here in South Carolina."

In Wednesday's city council meeting, his agency received approval for a new position he calls the community Risk Reduction Manager.

"So this is going to be a position that's going to provide public outreach and education in the community on the effects of opioids and other drugs."

He says this new position is being funded from the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund with money from the South Carolina Opioid Litigation Settlement that provides millions of dollars from opioid production companies.

"They sent out a notification last year that this money was going to be available to every city, county in the state, we had a certain time to apply and we took the steps to apply."

He adds the fund will pay for the first 5 years of the program and says the plan is to have the city pay for the program afterwards.

Opioid overdoses are something his staff see on a regular basis. He says throughout the year the city experiences on average between one and two overdoses per week. He spoke about the daily responsibilities for the role.

"They'll be out in schools, out in the community doing all kinds of outreach. They'll also be working with state and other local partners, such as the department of mental health, and other resources."

The decision is receiving support from the community, too. Max Carroll lives in Cayce.

"It's one of those things like, an ounce of prevention is worth of cure. So if we can stop someone from reaching the point where they're using opioids or other substances, than I think that's worth it's weight in gold."

Chief Bullard shared his vision for what the opioid crisis will look like in 5-years and tells News19 the plan is begin the search after the city's budget is approved, so likely July 1st will be the official start of the search

"That we don't have any overdoses or have any more or problems with the opioids, that's my goal whether that happens is still yet to be seen."

Lexington 2 announces 'highest level' accreditation restored at Brookland-Cayce HS

The school had its accreditation lowered following discrepancies found during an audit that showed violations of district and state education policies.CAYCE, S.C. — A Lexington County school has had its accreditation returned to the "highest level" after being placed under watch by the state department of education less than a year earlier, school officials say.Lexington School District Two announced late Friday that Brookland-Cayce High School had been returned to the top accreditation level. The district also ...

The school had its accreditation lowered following discrepancies found during an audit that showed violations of district and state education policies.

CAYCE, S.C. — A Lexington County school has had its accreditation returned to the "highest level" after being placed under watch by the state department of education less than a year earlier, school officials say.

Lexington School District Two announced late Friday that Brookland-Cayce High School had been returned to the top accreditation level. The district also added that South Carolina Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver noted that it had made "significant progress in resolving" issues that arose during an audit on June 22.

The audit was triggered after a request for a diploma from the high school guidance office was sent to the state education department. Confusion over the student's graduation date led to a review of that student's transcript, which found that the student had failed four of the classes required for graduation in the 2020-2021 school year.

The audit also found that the school was in violation of Lexington School District Two's credit recovery policy, the state's uniform grading policy, and two other regulations in granting the student a South Carolina high school diploma.

The state department of education then reviewed a random sampling of all of Lexington District Two's senior transcripts for the 2020-21 school year and a preliminary look at the 2022 graduating class.

The state board of education also cautioned the school district not to order diplomas until the audit was complete.

It ultimately found 28 violations at Brookland-Cayce including:

The school was later dropped to the status of "accredited advised" but, months later in October, the state department of education said the school was on the right track toward fixing its issues.

Lexington School District 2 said that, in a letter dated Feb. 3, Superintendent Weaver stated that the department "appreciates the District's efforts and cooperation" in addressing the violations.

In the district's announcement on Friday, school superintendent Brenda Hafner said, in part, that:

“This is an affirmation of the work this administration has been focusing on across the District – from our middle and high school counselors to our school-level educators and administrators – to keep the focus on a quality education for all of our students.

Our teachers at Brookland Cayce High School, and at all of our schools, have worked hard to ensure that our students have always and will continue to receive a quality education that prepares them to be college and career-ready, workforce-ready, or military-bound, knowing that our ultimate goal is that they return to be productive citizens in a community that is rich in tradition and history.

Cayce to locate and preserve Black cemeteries in effort to tell a more inclusive history

CAYCE — The city is moving forward with plans to identify and preserve Black cemeteries in an effort to tell a more complete narrative of it’s history.City officials know of two historic Black cemeteries — one near Frink Road and another close to Steel Hands brewing. Marked graves are from the 19th and 20th centuries, but some unmarked ones could date to the 18th century.The city hopes to locate more that might be hidden among overgrown shrubs and modern infrastructure, City Manager Tracy Hegler said.Ad...

CAYCE — The city is moving forward with plans to identify and preserve Black cemeteries in an effort to tell a more complete narrative of it’s history.

City officials know of two historic Black cemeteries — one near Frink Road and another close to Steel Hands brewing. Marked graves are from the 19th and 20th centuries, but some unmarked ones could date to the 18th century.

The city hopes to locate more that might be hidden among overgrown shrubs and modern infrastructure, City Manager Tracy Hegler said.

Additionally, Cayce wants to learn more about how to recognize those buried in the cemeteries and preserve the sites.

“There’s places like these unmarked graves or lost cemeteries where it’s part of the history of Cayce,” said Cayce Museum Curator Andy Thomas. “It would be great if we could recover the stories of some of these people and what that means to our history.”

Cayce, located in Lexington County just southwest of Columbia, received a grant from the National Park Service earlier this year to fund the project. It contracted with Cardno, an infrastructure, environmental and social development company, to complete the work earlier this month.

Cardno will soon begin preliminary research on the project, Hegler said.

The efforts come a year after Cayce was plagued by racial controversy and an investigation found that the Cayce museum could do a better job telling the city’s Black history.

“The museum has created an African American Committee to make sure that we’re inclusive in everything we do there, and that we’re respecting that history and incorporating it as much as we can,” Hegler said.

The idea for the cemetery project came from a combination of a Cayce resident who is passionate about cemetery restoration, the push from the museum to better represent Cayce’s Black history and the grant opportunity, Hegler said.

“It kind of all just sort of led to, ‘Well, let’s look at identifying African American cemeteries and grave sites around the city, many of which we may not know are there,’ ” Hegler said.

A push has been made in recent years across South Carolina to clear and protect Black cemeteries, which had been previously pushed aside as a part of history.

Last month, Cayce officials reviewed applications from companies with expertise in the field, and selected Cardno to spend the next six to nine months surveying Cayce.

Cardno plans to use a combination of GIS mapping, studying archives and speaking with Cayce residents to locate and identify the grave sites, Thomas said. Cardno officials declined comment on the company’s process.

One challenge that Hegler said she expects to run into is tracking down property rights after cemeteries are located.

“If it’s not clear who has title to the property, nobody really has the right to go on it and do anything to clear it, clean it, maintain it and keep it in good order, because we don’t know who’s it is,” Hegler said. “So, to the degree that we can establish ordinances and policies to help protect it, versus us physically doing that is probably what’s going to come out of that.”

After Cardno’s contract with the city is up, the firm will make recommendations to the town on how to raise awareness and promote preservation of the cemeteries.

The Cayce Museum does not yet know how it will detail findings of Cardno’s efforts, Thomas said.

In the meantime Cayce is building the African American Legends of Cayce exhibit to make its museum more inclusive. The exhibit will highlight Black Cayce community members, some of whom are still living, like influential teachers, police officers and business owners, Thomas said.

How Cayce's district lines could soon be changing

CAYCE, S.C. — Cayce city leaders heard a proposal to change the city's district lines and approved the second reading of the city's budget on Wednesday.Despite a downpour outside, a small crowd filled the City of Cayce municipal building Wednesday. On the docket, a change to the city's district lines. The city manager-presentation was given by Adam DeMars, with the ...

CAYCE, S.C. — Cayce city leaders heard a proposal to change the city's district lines and approved the second reading of the city's budget on Wednesday.

Despite a downpour outside, a small crowd filled the City of Cayce municipal building Wednesday. On the docket, a change to the city's district lines. The city manager-presentation was given by Adam DeMars, with the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office. He says that based on 2020 census data, the city saw a 10% increase in population - according to his presentation, there were hundreds more voters in district one than the other districts.

In an attempt to level the playing field, his office proposed a map, pictured below, that changes the area for all four districts. While district one had the most population, it's proposed to gain some space in district two. District two is planned to gain some area from three and four, while also giving some area to district three. A copy of the map and more details can be found on page 104 of this agenda.

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Cayce city manger Tracy Hegler says its a good sign, especially an expanding population.

"So you want to make sure you have equal representation in every district, they call it the 'one vote, one person'. Often what happens in ten years is people move around, one district may grow, another may lose population."

Residents we spoke to are skeptical but hopeful for the changes, including Byron Gray, who lives in district two currently, but is proposed to switch to district three.

"If we get a little bit better representation, and not feel like we're forgotten over here in this area, if that'll effect it, I'm all for it."

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Also on the agenda for Wednesday's meeting was the second reading of the city's budget for next year. City manager Hegler says it passed second reading without any increases to taxes, or millage rates. She adds in the original budget, there was a proposed 2 dollar per month increase to a sanitation tax, but after a request from council, that has been avoided.

"We go after grants to supplement that so we have a good track record of finding non tax and non fee-related to provide the services that we we provide"

Cayce's next meeting is July 10th.

92-acre Dominion Energy property in Cayce in 'agreement' for potential sale

CAYCE, S.C. — The potential sale of Dominion Energy's main campus could mean big change for the Cayce community.Stavros Seremetis has owned Tony's since 2010 and says his business is always impacted by changes that happen in the community."If we lose 10 customers from there, we're going to get 15 from there," Seremetis said.A big unknown in the Cayce community at the moment, is the potential sale of a ...

CAYCE, S.C. — The potential sale of Dominion Energy's main campus could mean big change for the Cayce community.

Stavros Seremetis has owned Tony's since 2010 and says his business is always impacted by changes that happen in the community.

"If we lose 10 customers from there, we're going to get 15 from there," Seremetis said.

A big unknown in the Cayce community at the moment, is the potential sale of a Dominion Energy building on Otarre Parkway.

"My regulars from Dominion, I see them at least once a week, but I know if they move they won't be able to come by as much, maybe once a month, but either way it will affect us," Seremetis explained.

The Dominion building was built on Otarre Parkway in 2009 and sits on 92 acres of land.

WLTX reached out to Dominion Energy on Monday to confirm the sale of this particular building and received this statement in reply:

"Dominion Energy is committed to maintaining a strong company presence in Cayce. We continue to assess ways to operate even more efficiently, and this includes the potential for consolidating occupancy of our facilities on the 12th Street corridor if it is in the best interest of our customers and employees. In doing so, Dominion Energy has entered an agreement with Stern & Stern Properties Inc. for the potential sale of our main campus on 12th street."

Phil Baughman who often rides his bike near this particular Dominion Energy building, along a portion of the Cayce Riverwalk, says he hopes the sale of the building will be a good thing.

"You've still got to pay your electric bill no matter what, no matter who it's from," Baughman said. "People will have jobs, I mean there are jobs around now, people begging for work, for workers, so I think we'll be okay either way."

Cayce Mayor, Elise Partin, also hopes the sale of the building will be positive. She sent WLTX this statement:

"While there are still many unknowns for us… we hope that Dominion will stay in the area even if they don't own the building. We look forward to welcoming new businesses and corporate partners in that space as well. Cayce has a great quality of life and we are thrilled about the possibility of more employees getting to enjoy our restaurants, local coffee shops, and businesses."

From what we know the sale is not a done deal as of yet, and there are still discussions to be had.

We reached out to Stern & Stern Properties about the sale of this particular building to get more details about what it will be used for, but we have not heard back just yet.

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