SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (date of earliest event reported): March 27, 2000
PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTH CAROLINA, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
SOUTH CAROLINA 1-11429 56-2128483
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
400 COX ROAD, P.O. BOX 1398,
GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA
(Address of Principal Executive 28053-1398
Offices) (Zip Code)
(704) 864-6731
Registrant's Telephone Number
Including Area Code
N/A
Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report
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Item 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On March 27, 2000, Public Service Company of North Carolina,
Incorporated (PSNC) informed Arthur Andersen LLP that the firm
had been dismissed as PSNC's independent accountants. Arthur
Andersen LLP's report on PSNC's financial statements for 1998
and 1999 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of
opinion, nor was it qualified or modified as to uncertainty,
audit scope, or accounting principles. During 1998, 1999, and
the interim period from October 1, 1999 through March 27,
2000, there were no disagreements or "reportable events" as
described in Items 304(a)(1)(iv) and (v) of Regulation S-K
between PSNC and Arthur Andersen LLP.
PSNC has requested that Arthur Andersen LLP furnish it with a
letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission
stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements.
This Form 8-K will be amended to include a copy of such letter
as an exhibit when received.
On February 10, 2000, SCANA completed its acquistion of PSNC.
On March 27, 2000, Deloitte & Touche LLP, which serves as
certifying accountant for SCANA and its other subsidiaries,
was engaged to serve as certifying accountant for PSNC and its
subsidiaries in 2000.
No approval or recommendation by PSNC's audit committee was
obtained or is required in connection with the change in
accountant.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
Exhibits.
(c). Exhibits.
(16). Letter re change in certifying accountant - to be
filed by amendment.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
Public Service Company of
North Carolina, Incorporated
Date: April 3, 2000 By: /s K.B. Marsh
K.B. Marsh, Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Controller
(Principal financial and accounting
officer)
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