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U.S. Rep. Foxx Meets with Co-op Leaders
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U.S. Rep. Foxx Meets with Co-op Leaders

Surry-Yadkin EMC discussed topics important to its members

Cutting-Edge Co-op Jobs Power the Economy
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Cutting-Edge Co-op Jobs Power the Economy

Electric co-ops are a means to entering a high-tech workforce

Eight Ways to Stay Cyber Safe
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Eight Ways to Stay Cyber Safe

Practice ‘cyber hygiene’ to protect personal data

Cape Hatteras EC, Tideland EMC Move Quickly During Crisis
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Cape Hatteras EC, Tideland EMC Move Quickly During Crisis

Co-ops worked around the clock to restore service to the Outer Banks

Book Review — Poles, Wires and War
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Book Review — Poles, Wires and War

A new book explores co-op efforts to electrify rural South Vietnam

ECU Students Recognized by NC Electric Co-ops
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ECU Students Recognized by NC Electric Co-ops

Scholarship and internship programs cultivate future engineers

Union Power Funds VFD Pumper Truck
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Union Power Funds VFD Pumper Truck

The new truck is serving communities in Cabarrus County

Four County EMC Supports Music Industry Manufacturer
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Four County EMC Supports Music Industry Manufacturer

Burgaw-based Mojotone produces audio equipment for music legends

Duke Energy Works Through Coal Ash Plans
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Duke Energy Works Through Coal Ash Plans

Recent regulatory changes require new management of coal ash

Teachers: Bring Projects to Life with a Bright Ideas Grant
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Teachers: Bring Projects to Life with a Bright Ideas Grant

Meet the Aug. 15 early bird deadline for a chance at $100

Young Families are Moving to Rural North Carolina
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Young Families are Moving to Rural North Carolina

Census numbers show 80 counties gained those ages 30 to 39

NC CEO Represents Co-ops on Capitol Hill
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NC CEO Represents Co-ops on Capitol Hill

Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Curtis Wynn discussed rural infrastructure

Help NC Track Broadband Coverage
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Help NC Track Broadband Coverage

A state resource aims to identify rural broadband need

Causes of Outages and Blinks
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Causes of Outages and Blinks

Weather, animals can cause power loss

Electric Co-op Leaders Meet with Gov. Roy Cooper
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Electric Co-op Leaders Meet with Gov. Roy Cooper

Discussions cover energy innovation and rural economic development