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Westinghouse Served as a Sponsor for the Lower Richland Community’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration

Westinghouse served as a sponsor for the Lower Richland Community’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration. The event highlighted local artists and vendors, along with presentations emphasizing the history and significance of Juneteenth. Despite the heat, community members gathered to celebrate and honor the holiday. A special thank you to Brandon Brown and Larnell Cash for volunteering to assist with the event.

Westinghouse Brigade Participated in Antioch AME Zion Church Summer Enrichment Academy

The Westinghouse Brigade proudly participated in the Antioch AME Zion Church Summer Enrichment Academy, where they led an engaging fire safety session for camp participants. Students learned about identifying escape routes and how to protect themselves in the event of a fire. Brigade members also guided hands-on activities, allowing students to practice the “stop, drop, and roll” technique and navigate safely through confined spaces.

A special thank you to Jonathan Alexander, Tramaine Billie, Justin Dingle, LaKeshia Jones, Tokee Robertson, Renee Sumpter, and Ryan Truluck for their contributions to this impactful event!

37th Annual Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day

Westinghouse was proud to serve as the platinum sponsor for the 37th Annual Senior Citizens Healthcare and Fun Day, held at Seawells in Columbia, SC. The program was started for seniors living in the Lower Richland community and has grown to include over 1000 participants from the area. The event included healthcare and senior safety information, gift bags for attendees, and lunch featuring Ms. Bernice G. Scott’s annual “Ugly Hat Contest”.

Westinghouse Joined Lower Richland High School in Celebrating Its 100th Anniversary

Westinghouse joined Lower Richland High School in celebrating its 100th anniversary. Students from local elementary and middle schools participated in the day’s events, alongside community members and alumni who came out to show their support.

Westinghouse Electric Expands Longtime Partnership with Richland One Schools

Westinghouse Electric Company, through its Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF), has expanded its longtime partnership with Richland One schools this year to support programming at seven schools in Lower Richland County, where Westinghouse is located. Awarding a total of $80,000 – Westinghouse Columbia donated $10,000 each to Gadsden, Horrell Hill, Hopkins, and Webber Elementary Schools, Hopkins and Southeast Middle Schools, and Lower Richland High School for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year and an additional $10,000 to sponsor the Electric Hornets, Lower Richland High School’s robotics team. Since 2023, Westinghouse has donated nearly $200,000 to help fund STEM programs, school supplies, and other classroom needs for students in Richland One.

Jay Keck from the South Carolina Wildlife Federation

Westinghouse recently welcomed Jay Keck from the South Carolina Wildlife Federation to our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins as part of our partnership with the Wildlife and Industry Together (W.A.I.T.) program. Our environmental engineers had the opportunity to connect on ongoing initiatives across the site.

Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival

Westinghouse was proud to sponsor the Lower Richland Sweet Potato Festival in Hopkins, SC. Our team enjoyed spending time with the community, sharing what we do at our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility, highlighting our commitment to environmental stewardship, and talking about local career opportunities.

A Fun Day Close to Home

Our Westinghouse Emergency Response Team and employees joined Gadsden Elementary School’s Field Day, just minutes from our Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility in Hopkins. SC. Students got to meet our Westinghouse firefighters and take part in water play activities. A fun way to stay connected to the next generation.

No Impact Event Notification Made to NRC on Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) Report to Regulator

On April 22, CFFF engineers performing planned inspections found about 20 fingertip-sized fuel pellets in a drainpipe near a sintering furnace on-site. The discovery was reported to plant management, who followed standard protocol and informed the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. There was no impact to our employees, the public or the environment.

CFFF Staff Joins Leaphart Elementary’s “Ladies Love Math” Virtual Event

On February 12th, Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility employees Eris Speights, Melanie Burley, and Tiffani Teachey participated in Leaphart Elementary’s “Ladies Love Math” and shared how they apply math in their careers and everyday life.

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