News Room Archives

2009 Archive

December 31, 2009 - Residents Returning From Holidays: Contact Blue Ridge Electric if Power is Out
December 31, 2009 - Scam Artist Alert Reminder
December 31, 2009 - Outage Restoration Complete in Watauga County (9 AM Update)
December 31, 2009 - Scam Artist Alert
December 30, 2009 - Final Outages in Watauga County Nearly Restored (8 PM Update)
December 30, 2009 - Final Outages in Watauga County Nearly Restored (3:30 PM Update)
December 30, 2009 - Final Outages in Watauga County Being Restored - Also: Alert on Scam Artists Posing as Blue Ridge Employees (11 AM Update)
December 29, 2009 - Outages Continue Decreasing - Ashe County Fully Restored; Watauga County: 642
(9 PM Update)
December 29, 2009 - Outage Numbers Decreasing - Watauga County: 1,592; Ashe County: 27
(4:30 PM Update)
December 29, 2009 - Special Alert: Ashe County Outage Restoration Wraps Up Today - Watauga County: Linemen Continue Working to Restore 2,300 (7:30 AM Update)
December 28,2009 - Progress on Power Restoration - Watauga: 2,366; Ashe: 177 (9 PM Update)
December 28, 2009 - Power Restoration Work Continues- Watauga: 3,500; Ashe: 525 (4 PM Update)
December 28, 2009 - Power Restoration Work Continues - Watauga: 4,378; Ashe: 700 ( 6 AM Update)
December 27, 2009 - Progress Being Made on Power Restoration - Watauga: 5,100; Ashe: 960 (5 PM)
December 27, 2009 - Power Restoration Progresses - Watauga: 6,600; Ashe: 1,200 (Noon Update)
December 27, 2009 - Power Restoration Work Continues - Watauga: 9,300; Ashe: 1,300 (6 AM Update)
December 26, 2009 - Power Restoration Work to Continue into Tuesday
Watauga and Ashe counties Suffer Major Damage (5:30 PM Update)
December 26, 2009 - Power Restoration Work Continues
Watauga and Ashe counties Suffer Major Damage (Noon Update)
December 26, 2009 - Power Restoration Work to Continue Into Saturday
Watauga and Ashe counties Suffer Major Damage (7 AM Update)
December 25, 2009 - Power Restoration Work to Continue Into Saturday
Watauga County Suffers Major Damage (10 PM Update)
December 25, 2009 - Winter Storm Damage Causes Extended Power Outages
Linemen Working Tonight, Tomorrow to Restore Power (5 PM Update)
December 25, 2009 - Be Prepared: Outages May be Extended Due to Continued Ice, High Winds in Mountains (11 AM Update)
December 25, 2009 - Blue Ridge Responding to Christmas Day Ice Storm That Leaves 10,000 Without Power (9 AM Update)
December 19, 2009 - Outage Restoration Update
December 17, 2009 - Be Prepared: Winter Weather Can Bring Outages
November 23, 2009 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Alleghany)
November 23, 2009 - Wholesale Power Increases Lead to Rate Adjustment
November 20, 2009 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Avery)
November 13, 2009 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Watauga)
November 4, 2009 - Consumers Can Save Extra on Energy Efficient Appliances: Buy ‘Energy Star’ Appliances During 2nd Annual Tax-Free Weekend
October 30, 2009 - Transformer Project to Ensure Reliable Electricity
October 9, 2009 - Don’t Waste Energy or Money: Be Energy Efficient
October 8, 2009 - Mike Kincaid Named Ashe Operations Manager for Blue Ridge Electric
September 21, 2009 - Students Attend Roy Williams Basketball Camp on Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation
September 8, 2009 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
August 17, 2009 - Blue Ridge Electric Joins Cooperative Effort to Bring Renewable Energy to NC
August 12, 2009 - Local High School Senior Named National Spokesperson (Will Begin Monthly Magazine Column with September Issue)
July 27, 2009 - Visitors Learn About All Things Green At GreenSmart Festival
July 22, 2009 - Fun, Free Ways to Learn about Living “Green” at Blue Ridge Electric’s GreenSmart Festival This Saturday (Prior to Kenny Loggins Appalachian Summer Festival Concert)
June 16, 2009 - Blue Ridge Electric Board Officers Elected
June 16, 2009 - Eggers Named Vice President of TEMA
June 13, 2009 - Directors Elected, Environmental and Cost Impacts Discussed at Annual Meeting
June 10, 2009 - Members Get $2 Million Back in Capital Credits Retirement
June 4, 2009 - Members Encouraged to Attend Annual Membership Meeting
June 3, 2009 - National Awards Presented to Blue Ridge Electric
May 26, 2009 - Blue Ridge Electric, Local Leaders Work to Balance Environmental Goals with Affordable Electricity
April 20, 2009 - Two Watauga County Residents Receive Top Honors
April 20, 2009 - Blue Ridge Electric Employee Receives Top Honor
April 20, 2009 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award
April 20, 2009 - Blue Ridge Energies Employee Receives Top Honor
March 9, 2009 - Blue Ride Electric Foundation Gives $56,000 to Families in Need of Heating Assistance
March 2, 2009 - Outage Restoration Update: All Power Is Restored in the High Country
March 2, 2009 - Monday Morning Outage Restoration Update
March 1, 2009 - Outage Restoration Continues Through the Night
March 1, 2009 - Call Powerline to Report an Outage
January 20, 2009 - No Power Outages in Blue Ridge Area as of 6 AM: How to Report an Outage
January 19, 2009 - Blue Ridge Monitoring Weather and Prepared to Respond
Member Tip: How to Report an Outage
January 15, 2009 - Staying Energy Efficient Even in Cold Weather

2008 Archive

December 18, 2008 - Touchstone Energy Sports Camp Scholarships: Apply in January!
December 12, 2008 - Ashe County Non-Profit Groups Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
December 12, 2008 - Caldwell County Non-Profit Groups Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
December 12, 2008 - Alleghany County Non-Profit Groups Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
December 9, 2008 - Watauga County Non-Profit Groups Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
November 26, 2008 - Intern Awarded Line Technology Scholarship from Blue Ridge Electric (Ashe)
November 26, 2008 - Intern Awarded Line Technology Scholarship from Blue Ridge Electric (Caldwell)
November 14, 2008 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Alleghany)
November 14, 2008 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Ashe)
November 13, 2008 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Watauga)
November 12, 2008 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded to Local Educators by Blue Ridge Electric (Caldwell)
November 5, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Employee Ben Hurley Competes in Pole Top Rescue Competition
October 29, 2008 - Safety Lessons Save Lives (Watauga)
October 28, 2008 - Safety Lessons Save Lives (Caldwell)
October 28, 2008 - Edwards Earns Certification
October 17, 2008 - Boone Earns Certification
October 13, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Files Plan to Address Environmental Goals
September 11, 2008 - Eggers New Role Helps Consumers Manage Rising Energy Costs
September 10, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Preparing for Possible Impacts from Hanna
September 2, 2008 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
August 29, 2008 - New Blue Ridge Electric Office Will Meet Member and Environmental Needs
August 25, 2008 - Summer Interns Gain Experience, Provide Valuable Service for Blue Ridge Members
August 8, 2008 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
August 6, 2008 - Director of Sustainable Development Named
July 18, 2008 - Deserving Student Attended Roy Williams Basketball Camp on Scholarship from Blue Ridge Electric Membership Corporation
July 18, 2008 - Local Students Attended Kay Yow Basketball Camp on Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric
July 3, 2008 - Youth Sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric to Attend Educational Washington, DC, Trip
June 19, 2008 - Training Ensures Electricity Keeps Flowing
June 17, 2008 - CFL Gift Helps Members Save Money, Energy And Meet REPS Goal
(Left over CFLs will be given to those coming by a Blue Ridge office to join Operation Round Up)
June 14, 2008 - Energy Policies Update Given, Directors Elected at Annual Meeting
June 12, 2008 - Daily Lives of Alleghany Residents Positively Impacted Through Programs Funded by Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
June 12, 2008 - Safety Education for Caldwell Youngsters Getting Boost from Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
June 10, 2008 - Many Ashe County Residents Getting Benefits Because of Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation Grant
June 5, 2008 - Electricity Demand Increasing Due to Heat but Blue Ridge Electric is Prepared to Meet Demand
June 4, 2008 - Groups That Serve Handicapped, Hungry in Watauga Get Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
June 2, 2008 - Members Encouraged to Attend Annual Membership Meeting
May 19, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation Support New Ashe County Library
May 16, 2008 - Department of Labor Recognizes Local Companies for Safety
May 12, 2008 - Wind Causes Outages In Blue Ridge Electric Service Area
May 12, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Joins GreenCo
May 9, 2008 - Our Energy, Our Future
May 8, 2008 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
May 8, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric’s “Kids Korner” Makes Learning Safety Tips Fun
May 7, 2008 - Ashe County Resident Dale Mullis Among Four Receiving Top Honors From Blue Ridge Electric
May 2, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Sends Middle School Students to Prestigious Basketball Camps
April 30, 2008 - May is North Carolina Electrical Safety Month
April 28, 2008 - Kent Named Honored Cooperator
April 28, 2008 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Alleghany District Employees
April 28, 2008 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Ashe District Employees
April 28, 2008 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Caldwell District Employees
April 28, 2008 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Watauga District Employees
April 28, 2008 - Two Watauga County Men Receive Top Honors
April 28, 2008 - Caldwell County Resident Mike High Among Four Receiving Top Honors From Blue Ridge Electric
April 28, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Helps County be Energy Efficient with CFLs
April 18, 2008 - Earth Day Recognized with Book Donations from Blue Ridge Electric
March 14, 2008 - Watauga County Student Selected to Represent North Carolina at National Conference
February 11, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Restoring Outages:
Monday 2:30 p.m. Update
February 11, 2008 - High Winds Damage Power Lines: Outage Restoration Continuing This Morning: 6 a.m. Update
February 2, 2008 - Power Restoration Complete: Saturday 6 p.m. Update
February 2, 2008 - If You are Still Without Power, Please Call Blue Ridge Electric Now:
8:30 a.m. Update
February 2, 2008 - Power Restoration Nearly Complete: Saturday 7:30 a.m. Update
February 1, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Restoring Outages: 4:30 p.m. Update
February 1, 2008 - Downed Power Lines Can Be Deadly: Think Safety
February 1, 2008 - Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Restoring Outages: 11:30 a.m. Update
February 1, 2008 - Outages Affecting Blue Ridge Service Area: 7:30 a.m. Update
February 1, 2008 - Minimal Outages Affecting Blue Ridge Service Area: 4:30 a.m. Update
January 31, 2008 - Be Prepared for Severe Weather: How to Report an Outage
January 25, 2008 - Hunting Down Vampire Electronics Can Help You Save
January 22, 2008 - Two Caldwell County Organizations Receive Grants from Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
January 22, 2008 - Scholarships Available From Blue Ridge Electric
January 17, 2008 - No Outages as of 5 a.m. Thursday: How to Report an Outage if Needed
January 16, 2008 - Be Prepared for Severe Weather: How to Report an Outage

2007 Archive

December 19, 2007 - Tips for Saving Energy and Money: “Do-it-yourself” Home Energy Audits
December 3, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Helps Those in Need
November 26, 2007 - Saving Energy: Myths and Facts
November 26, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction on National Survey
November 21, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Alleghany)
November 14, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Ashe)
November 13, 2007 - Pat Triplett Named First Recipient of the Lifelong Learning Award
November 13, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Caldwell)
November 8, 2007 - Bright Ideas Grants Awarded by Blue Ridge Electric for Innovative Learning Projects (Watauga)
October 24, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Dedicates State-of-the-Art Power System Upgrades
October 16, 2007 - Member Survey Ranks Blue Ridge Electric Highest in Satisfaction
September 25, 2007 - Improved Power Reliability to Mountain Counties Results from Blue Ridge Electric’s Largest Investment
September 7, 2007 - Rate Adjustment Results in Lower Bills for Typical Homeowner
September 4, 2007 - Harden Named Outside General Counsel to Blue Ridge Electric Board
August 30, 2007 - Deadlines Approach for Blue Ridge Electric Grant Programs
August 17, 2007 - NC Bar Certifies Blue Ridge Employee
August 13, 2007 - Blue Ridge Employee Receives National Certification
August 10, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Watauga)
August 9, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Alleghany)
August 8, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Wins Three National Awards
August 8, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Caldwell)
August 8, 2007 - Interns Receive “Real World” Experience at Blue Ridge Electric (Ashe)
July 24, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 23, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power Outage Caused by Lightning
July 20, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric to Hold Community Meeting on New Substation
July 1, 2007 - Local Organizations Among First to Receive Grants From Blue Ridge Electric Members Foundation
June 28, 2007 - Simmons Receives National Certification
June 28, 2007 - New President, Officers Elected at Blue Ridge Electric
June 14, 2007 - Whitener Completes Management Internship Program
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Watauga)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Caldwell)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Ashe)
June 9, 2007 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting (Alleghany)
June 1, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces New Director David Boone to Fulfill Remainder of Jackie Blackburn’s Term
June 1, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Annual Meeting
May 17, 2007 - Blue Ridge Bestows Elite Honors on Employees
May 15, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Alleghany)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Ashe)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Caldwell)
May 12, 2007 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Watauga)
May 4, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Raises Awareness of Safety
May 2, 2007 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
April 18, 2007 (2:00 PM) - Three-Day Wind Storm Disrupts Power to 23,600 Blue Ridge Electric Members - All Members Fully Restored
April 17, 2007 (5:00 AM) - Blue Ridge Electric Continues Outage Restoration Despite Continuing High Winds
April 17, 2007 (10:00 AM) - Blue Ridge Electric Expects Restoration to Ninety Percent of Affected Members Today
April 16, 2007 (8:00 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Making Power Restoration Progress
April 16, 2007 (4:00 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 16, 2007 (1:06 PM) - Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 16, 2007 (10:00 AM) -Blue Ridge Electric Responding to System Wide Outages
April 10, 2007 - Blue Ridge Electric Book Donations To Help Schools Celebrate Earth Day
March 14, 2007 - Woodruff to Retire from Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors
February 26, 2007 - Bill Terry Retires from Blue Ridge Electric
February 13, 2007 - Blue Ridge Vice President Retires
January 30, 2007 - Amy Crowder Named Consumer Accounting Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
January 29, 2007 - Patty Wheeler Named Community Foundation Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
January 22, 2007 - Jeff Almond Named District Manager
January 19, 2007 - Be Prepared for Severe Weather: How to Report an Outage

2006 Archive

December 22, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Members Rally to Support Neighbors Through New Operation Round Up
December 22, 2006 - Hicks Promoted to Director of Member Services
December 14, 2006 - Blue Ridge Employees Play Santa for Local Family
December 1, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric: How to Report an Outage and Be Prepared
November 22, 2006 - Deck the Halls Safely This Year
November 20, 2006 - Improve Business Skills with Free Online Academy
November 16, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Sparta)
November 13, 2006 - Mast General Store Recognized for Support of Renewable Energy by
NC GreenPower and Blue Ridge Electric
November 13, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Caldwell)
November 9. 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (West Jefferson)
November 8, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Watauga)
October 11, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Earns Record Safety Accreditation
August 21, 2006 - Department of Labor Recognizes Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Energies for Safety
July 20, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Urges Members to Reduce Use of Electricity During Heat Wave
July 19, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Leaders Discuss Key Issues with Congresswoman Foxx
July 19, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Leaders Discuss Key Issues with Congressman McHenry
July 18, 2006 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 17, 2006 - Catherine Moore Named Community Foundation Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
July 12, 2006 - National Electric Co-op Youth Tour Provides Local Students with Exciting Educational Experiences
July 5, 2006 - Lightening Storms Cause Outages in Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties
June 27, 2006 - Ralph Seamon, PE Named Engineering Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
June 12, 2006 - New Caldwell County Director Elected at Blue Ridge Electric's Annual Meeting
Oren Teague Retires, Jimmy Hemphill Elected to Seat
June 12, 2006 - Directors Elected at Annual Meeting, Updates Given - Prize Winners also Announced
June 6, 2006 - National Awards Given To Blue Ridge Electric
May 18, 2006 - Electric Cooperatives Contract with Duke Energy Carolinas for Wholesale Power Resources
May 8, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Invites Member-Owners to Annual Meeting
May 1, 2006 - Schools Note Earth Day with Blue Ridge Electric Donations
May 1, 2006 - May is North Carolina Electric Safety Month
May 1, 2006 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
April 28, 2006 - McKnight Named Statewide Vice Chair of REAP
April 28, 2006 - Blackburn Named to TEMA Board
April 12, 2005 - Caldwell Superintendent Receives Special Honor
April 7, 2006 - Reliability Project to Benefit 52,000 in Three Counties
April 6, 2006 - Groome Honored for Service
March 3, 2006 - Teague to Retire from Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors
February 23, 2006 - LOCAL STUDENT RECOGNIZED AT WOLFPACK WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME:
Mallary Clay, Kay Yow Basketball Camp Scholarship Winner
February 17, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric: Be Prepared
February 17, 2006 - Member Appreciates Reliability and Personal Care: The Cooperative Difference
February 16, 2006 - New Contractors Hired By Blue Ridge Electric
February 9, 2006 - "Keeping the Lights On" — a Family Tradition
February 6, 2006 - Huffman Named Human Resources Manager
January 26, 2006 - Wild Cat Causes Power Outage for More Than 3,000
January 20, 2006 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces Scholarship and Youth Leadership Opportunities
January 16 , 2006 - Energy Efficiency Tips Regarding Phantom Loads

2005 Archive

December 31, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award
December 16, 2005 - Linemen Work into the Night to Restore Power - 1 a.m. Update
December 15, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Working to Restore Power - 4 p.m. Update
December 15, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Working to Restore Power - 2 p.m. Update
December 15, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Ready to Respond to Possible Outages
December 14, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Prepares for Ice Wednesday Night
December 12, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric: Be Prepared
November 28, 2005 - Ayers Retires from Blue Ridge Electric
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Bestows Elite Honors on Employees
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Honors Employees for Service (Alleghany)
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employeess (Ashe)
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employeess (Watauga)
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employeess (Caldwell)
November 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Wilkes)
November 23, 2005 - Teachers "Surprised" With Funding for Their Innovative Teaching Ideas
November 10 , 2005 - Avery County Educator Receives Grant for Innovative Teaching Project
November 10 , 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Ashe)
November 9 , 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Watauga)
November 8 , 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Caldwell)
October 25, 2005 - Ways to Manage Your Monthly Energy Bill
October 10, 2005 - McNeil Earns Certification
October 5 , 2005 - Local Youth Benefits from Kay Yow Camp
October 3, 2005 - Boone Residents Partner with NC GreenPower and Blue Ridge EMC for Greener Energy
October 3 , 2005 - Judge Refuses to Certify Class Action
September 23, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric's Website Gets Makeover
September 22, 2005 - Two Local Businesses Partner to Help Katrina Victims
September 20, 2005 - Blue Ridge Energies Holds Open House to Celebrate New Services for Alleghany
September 1, 2005 - Mississippi Receives Assistance from Blue Ridge Electric/Blue Ridge Energies
August 15, 2005 - Tree Leads to Power Outage
August 15, 2005 - Scholarship Winners Announced for Blue Ridge Electric
August 8, 2005 - Local Students Awarded Broyhill Leadership Learning Opportunity By Blue Ridge Electric
July 15, 2005 - Chief Operating Officer Named At Blue Ridge Electric
July 12, 2005 - Line Technicians from Blue Ridge Electric Sent to Alabama
July 11, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Interns Learning From Summer Jobs (Lenoir)
July 8, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Intern Learning From Summer Job (West Jefferson)
July 8, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Intern Learning From Summer Job (Boone)
June 30, 2005 - Blue Ridge Employee Retires After 38 Years (Judy Raby)
June 28, 2005 - Blue Ridge Leadership Institute Graduates 19
June 11 , 2005 - Directors Elected, Chief Operating Officer Announced at Annual Meeting
May 27, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Invites Member-Owners to Annual Meeting
May 2 , 2005 - Schools Celebrate Earth Day with Blue Ridge Electric
April 25, 2005 - Boutwell Retires from Blue Ridge Electric
March 11, 2005 (1 p.m.) - Accident Causes Outage in Alleghany, Ashe Counties
March 1, 2005 (11:55 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power for Over 3,500 Members
February 28, 2005 (11:00 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Members Urged to Report Outages
Members: Call 1-800-448-2383
February 24, 2005 - Local Eighth-Graders Get Excitied About Writing To Become Published Authors
January 31, 2005 - Blue Ridge Electric Issues Alert Regarding Fear Factor Episode: Substations Can Be Dangerous
January 20, 2005 - Be Prepared: Severe Weather Can Bring Outages.

2004 Archive

November 22, 2004 - Glade Valley Substation to be Energized Tonight
November 19, 2004 - Teachers "Surprised" With Funding for Their Innovative Teaching Ideas (Sparta)
November 17, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Lenoir)
November 12, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (West Jefferson)
November 12, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Watauga)
October 25, 2004 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Caldwell)
October 21, 2004 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees for Service (Boone)
October 21, 2004 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (West Jefferson)
October 21, 2004 - Blue Ridge Honors Employees for Service (Sparta)
October 21, 2004 - Blue Ridge Bestows Elite Honors on Four Employees
October 18, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award
September 27, 2004 - New Substation: Part of Transmission Project to Increase Reliability
September 24, 2004 - Eighth Grade Basketball Star Excels in All Aspects of Life
September 23, 2004 - Whitener Speaks at NRECA Conference
September 20, 2004 - (Noon) Power Restoration Nearly Complete
September 17, 2004 - (5 p.m.) Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Continue to Work; Expected to Work Through the Night
September 17, 2004 - (4 p.m.) Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Making Progress; Expected to Work Through the Night
September 17, 2004 - (Noon) Blue Ridge Electric Linemen Restoring Power
September 17, 2004 - (10 a.m.) Blue Ridge Electric Linemen on the Scene
September 14, 2004 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
August 18, 2004 - High School Student Interns With Blue Ridge Electric
August 13, 2004 - Jeff Almond Named Consumer Accounting Manager
August 12, 2004 - NC Electric Cooperatives Provide Vital Link in State's Amber Alert Program
August 10, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Call Center Manager Speaks at National Conference
August 10, 2004 - Local Students Awarded Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric (Wilkes)
August 10, 2004 - Local Students Awarded Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric (Ashe)
August 10, 2004 - Local Students Awarded Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric (Alleghany)
August 9, 2004 - Local Students Awarded Scholarships from Blue Ridge Electric (Watauga)
August 9, 2004 - Local Students Awarded Sholarships from Blue Ridge Electric (Caldwell)
August 9, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Offers Safety Tips for Your Children
August 9, 2004 - Helton Named Executive Office Manager at Blue Ridge Electric
August 6, 2004 - Vice President Named at Blue Ridge Electric
August 6, 2004 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 22, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Official Honored
July 22, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Earns Safety Accreditation
July 22, 2004 - Staci Phipps to Represent NC in National Leadership Group
July 21, 2004 - Local Students Sponsored by Blue Ridge Electric for Youth Tour
July 9, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Interns Learning From Summer Jobs
June 15, 2004 - Annual Meeting Winners Announced
June 12, 2004 - Directors Elected, Updates Given at Blue Ridge Electric’s Annual Membership Meeting
May 26, 2004 - Electrical Safety and Your Children
May 24, 2004 - The Hazards of Attaching Signs to Power Poles
May 17, 2004 - Recent Appalachian Graduate Becomes New Intern for Blue Ridge Electric
May 14, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Invites Member-Owners to Annual Meeting
May 4, 2004 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
April 28, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Sponsors An Appalachian Summer Festival Outdoor Fireworks Concert
April 27, 2004 - Students Celebrate Earth Day with Blue Ridge Electric
April 26, 2004 - Students Display Artwork in Alleghany District Office
April 22, 2004 - Schools Celebrate Earth Day with Blue Ridge Electric
March 31, 2004 - Response to Suit
March 26, 2004 - Staying Safe in Spring: Tips on Playing it Safe in Warmer Weather
March 26, 2004 - ASU Students Receive Real-World Experience at Blue Ridge Electric
March 26, 2004 - Career Concludes After 40 Years (Farewell Bruce Drum)
March 3, 2004 - BREMCare Provides Assistance to Members in Need
March 1, 2004 - Edwards to Retire from Blue Ridge Board of Directors
February 26, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Prepared for Storm
February 17, 2004 - Susan Jones Named Watauga District Manager
February 11, 2004 - Tips for Preparing for Severe Weather Offered
February 5, 2004- Safety Hazards of Attaching Signs to Utility Poles
January 29, 2004 - Youth Leadership Opportunities from Blue Ridge Electric
January 29, 2004 - Scholarships Available from Blue Ridge Electric
January 28, 2004 - Joe Ward Named Alleghany District Manager
January 28, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Employee Helps Lead National Customer Service Seminar
January 26, 2004 - No Power Outages for Blue Ridge Electric Members
January 23, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Provides Internship for Appalachian Student
January 5, 2004 - Blue Ridge Electric Contracts With Morgan Stanley Capital Group For Wholesale Power Needs

2003 Archive

November 24, 2003 - Grace Chapel Substation Goes Live Tuesday
November 19, 2003 - 5:30 a.m. - Outages Restored
November 19, 2003 - 11:30 a.m. - Outages Nearly Restored (Flooding Causes Delay Near Lower Powder Horn)
November 19, 2003 - Severe Weather Causes Morning Outages
November 18, 2003 - Be Prepared: Severe Weather May Cause Outages
November 17, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Caldwell)
November 13, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Ashe)
November 12, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Watauga)
October 24, 2003 - Blue Ridge Bestows Elite Honors on Four Employees
October 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Alleghany)
October 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Ashe)
October 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Caldwell)
October 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Employees (Watauga)
October 7, 2003 - Gwynita Steele Names Ashe District Manager
October 3, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces New Director - Clayton Cooke to Fulfill Remainder of GC Norris' Term
September 26, 2003 - NC GreenPower Now Available to Blue Ridge Electric Members
September 23, 2003 - Eastern NC Thanks Blue Ridge Electric Linemen for Hurricane Isabel Assistance
September 19, 2003 - Power to Blue Ridge Electric Members Restored
September 19, 2003 - Hurricane Isabel Winds Lead to Outages for Blue Ridge Electric Members
September 17, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Sends Linemen to Assist Carolina Coast and Prepares at Home for Hurricane Isabel
September 16, 2003 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting in Boone
August 14, 2003 - Students Can Benefit From On-Line Services Offered by Blue Ridge EMC
August 13, 2003 - Safety and Speedy Response Time Promoted by Pole Top Rescue Training
July 24, 2003 - Supplemental Classroom Grant Funds Available
July 24, 2003 - Local Students Awarded Broyhill Leadership Learning Opportunity By Blue Ridge Electric
July 24, 2003 - Local Students Awarded Hands-On Learning Opportunity With Youth Tour of Nation's Capital
July 24, 2003 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 11, 2003 - Department of Labor Recognizes Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Energies for Safety
June 26, 2003 - Newly Elected Officers Announced for Blue Ridge Electric Board
June 20, 2003 - Blue Ridge Employee Retires After 39 Years
June 14, 2003 - Directors Elected, Updates Given at Blue Ridge Electric's Annual Membership Meeting
May 30, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Scores Among Top in the USA On Customer Service Ratings
May 23, 2003 - Keeping Kids Safe: Helping Your Kids Play It Safe
May 16, 2003 - Director of Employee Development Named At Blue Ridge Electric
May 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Invites Member-Owners to Annual Meeting
May 13, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Promotes Year 'Round Safety
May 13, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Raises Safety Awareness
May 3, 2003 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
April 30, 2003 - Recent Outages Caused by Vandalism: Crimestopper Reward Offered
April 25, 2003 - Local Artist, Dan Abernathy, Displays Eagle in Alleghany County Gallery
April 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Officials Honored
April 11, 2003 - Hoss Prestwood Named Construction Specialist for Blue Ridge Electric
April 9, 2003 - Local Cooperative Officials Travel to Raleigh to Meet with Legislators
April 9, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric to Host Electric Motors Workshop
February 27, 2003 - (4:30 p.m.) Blue Ridge Electric Experiencing Outages in Alleghany County
February 27, 2003 - (10:30 a.m.) Blue Ridge Electric Experiencing No Outages So Far
February 26, 2003 - (4:30 p.m.) Blue Ridge on Alert Status
February 17, 2003 - (7 a.m.) Outages Minimal Overnight, Blue Ridge Prepared
February 16, 2003 - (Noon) Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power Outages, Calls in Extra Crews Due to Ice Storm
February 14, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Prepares for Winter Storm
February 13, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric and The Heritage of Electric Cooperatives
February 13, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric: What's Ahead (Caldwell)
January 30, 2003 - Jeff Benfield Named Caldwell Operations Manager for Blue Ridge Electric
January 24, 2003 (3 p.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Sets New Record Peak
January 24, 2003 (6 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power
January 23, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Asks Members to Conserve
January 17, 2003 - Bruce Drum Named Director of Plant Development for Blue Ridge Electric
January 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Watauga District Employees
January 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Caldwell District and Corporate Office Employees
January 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Ashe District Employees
January 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Recognizes Alleghany District Employees
January 16, 2003 - Meter Readers Use Friendlier Dog Protection Device
January 16, 2003 - Blue Ridge Electric Prepares for Predicted Snow Storm

2002 Archive

December 27, 2002 (4:00 p.m.) - Nearly All Power Restored by Blue Ridge Electric
December 27, 2002 (8:00 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Power Restoration Efforts Near Completion
December 26, 2002 (5:00 p.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Makes Headway in Power Restoration Efforts
December 26, 2002 (11:00 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power Caused by High Winds
December 6, 2002 (11:00 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restores All Power
December 6, 2002 (7:30 a.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restores Power
December 5, 2002 (4:30 p.m.) - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power
December 5, 2002 (11:30 a.m.) - Power Restoration Efforts Underway for 2,600 Blue Ridge Electric Members; Blue Ridge Energies Delivering Fuels
December 5, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power; Blue Ridge Energies Delivering Fuels
December 3, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Prepared for Winter Storm
November 27, 2002 - Robert Kent Named Director of Operations for Blue Ridge Electric
November 25, 2002 - Ronnie Jewell Earns Loss Control Professional Certification
November 21, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Alleghany Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
November 19, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Ashe Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
November 14, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Caldwell Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
November 12, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Watauga Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
November 5, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Highest Retiree Award to Sam Patterson
November 5, 2002 - Blue Ridge Bestows Top Honors on Award-Winning Employees
October 10, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Pays Tribute to Johnnie Austin
September 27, 2002 - High Winds Causing Outages Friday Morning
September 19, 2002 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
September 19, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Issues Alert
August 26, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Invites Public to Open House/Customer Appreciation Day
August 21, 2002 - Blue Ridge Employee Awarded MBA
August 20, 2002 - National Awards Presented to Blue Ridge Electric
August 19, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Accepting Applications for Bright Ideas Grants for Public Schools
August 15, 2002 - Donation to School Partners Helps Kick Off the Year
August 6, 2002 - Graduates Experience Life-Changing Classes
July 29, 2002 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 26, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors Announce New Officers
July 8, 2002 - Educators: Special Incentive Available for Early Bright Ideas Grant Applications
July 5, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Officials Honored
July 5, 2002 - Department of Labor Recognizes Blue Ridge Electric for Safety
July 2, 2002 - Outages Occurring in Blue Ridge Electric Area
July 2, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Issues Alert for Child Safety: “Don’t Be Like Mike”
June 8, 2002 - Directors Elected, Updates Given at Blue Ridge Electric's Annual Membership Meeting
June 3, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Supports NC Green Power
June 3, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces New Director
May 29, 2002 - Blue Ridge To Hold Annual Meeting
May 23, 2002 - Melissa Lowman Joins Blue Ridge Electric
May 6, 2002 - Blue Ridge CFO Receives Award
May 2, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Donates Environmental Books
April 2, 2002 - Blue Ridge Employee Selected for Elite Honor
March 11, 2002 - Right-of-Way Program Receives National Recognition
March 1, 2002 - Wholesale Power Costs, Transmission Needs Lead to Increases
January 31, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors Announce New Officers
January 14, 2002 - Members Alerted to Telephone Service Problems
January 11, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Honors Employees with Service Awards (Alleghany)
January 11, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Honors Employees with Service Awards (Ashe)
January 11, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Honors Employees with Service Awards (Caldwell)
January 11, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Honors Employees with Service Awards (Watauga)
January 4, 2002 - Winter Storm Forecasted for Weekend: Blue Ridge Electric On Alert Status; Reminds Members to Think Safety
January 3, 2002 - Be Prepared: Winter Weather Can Lead To Outages
January 3, 2002 - Blue Ridge Electric Shares Heating, Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Home

2001 Archive

December 7, 2001 - Randy Taylor Represented Blue Ridge Electric in Statewide Pole-Top Rescue Competition
November 21, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Board of Directors Add Additional Caldwell District Seat
November 15, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Presents Honored Cooperator Award to David Teague
November 7, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Sparta)
November 7, 2001 - Blue Ridge Bestows Honors on Award-Winning Employees
November 7, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (Lenoir)
November 6, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Awards Local Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects (West Jefferson)
October 23, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Pledges $50,000 to Help Build Blowing Rock Community Arts Center
October 9, 2001 - North Carolina's Lead Education Advisor Speaks to Blue Ridge Community Leaders Council
October 3, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Board Member Receives Certification
September 18, 2001 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
September 11, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric on Alert Status
September 5, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric, Energies to Hold Open House Saturday
August 31, 2001 - Energy Services Consultant Named At Blue Ridge
August 23, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Offers Safety Tips When Lightening Strikes
August 20, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Offers Safety Tips For When The Heat Is On
August 8, 2001 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
July 19, 2001 - Touchstone Energy Hot Air Balloon to Kick Off Blue Ridge Electric Customer Appreciation Day July 27
July 17, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Board Elects Officers
July 10, 2001 - Pole Top Rescue Training Conducted; Winners Selected for State Competition
June 29, 2001 - Blue Ridge Energies Signs Purchase Agreement with Carolina Energies, a Rutherford EMC Company
June 25, 2001 - Celebrating Charity Gambill Day in Alleghany County
June 15, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Earns National Safety Recognition
June 15, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Officials Honored
June 14, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Reminders on Ladder Safety
June 14, 2001 - Blue Ridge Announces Youth Leadership Council Member
June 11, 2001 - Directors Elected, Updates Given, Prizes Awarded at Blue Ridge Electric's Annual Membership Meeting
May 29, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric to Hold Annual Membership Meeting
May 18, 2001 - Substation Upgrade Work Taking Place In Southern Caldwell County Midnight Tonight
May 16, 2001 - Members Invited to Blue Ridge Electric Board Meeting
May 15, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric, Energies Hold Open House
March 22, 2001 - Power Restored in Blue Ridge Electric Territory (2 P.M. Update)
March 22, 2001 - Power Restoration Effort Nearly Complete
March 21, 2001 - Substation Upgrade Work Taking Place in Southern Caldwell County Midnight Thursday
March 21, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power Wednesday (5 P.M. UPDATE)
March 21, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power Wednesday (NOON UPDATE)
March 21, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Restoring Power Wednesday
March 19, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Preparing for Predicted Snowstorm
March 6, 2001 - Benefits Come to the Area From Sale of Lowe's Building, Exchange of Property
March 6, 2001 - Alleghany County, the Town of Sparta, and Blue Ridge Electric Partner to Help Charleston Forge Bring Jobs to the Area
February 16, 2001 - Apply Now for Youth Leadership Opportunities Available from Blue Ridge Electric: Applications Due in March
February 12, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces Scholarship Opportunities
February 1, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Donates $25,000 in Crisis Funds to Help Local Residents in Need
January 24, 2001 - Contributions Sought for Matching Donations Program to Aid Those in Need With High Energy Bills
January 8, 2001 - Blue Ridge Electric Announces Retirement
January 2, 2001 - Use Safety When Cutting Trees

2000 Archive

December 20, 2000 - Huffman Joins Blue Ridged Electric
December 19, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Offers Holiday Safety Tips
December 19, 2000 - Be Prepared: Severe Weather Sometimes Brings Outages
November 19, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Makes Contribution to Watauga Education Foundation
November 16, 2000 - Be Careful With Those Ladders A Safety Message from Blue Ridge Electric
November 16, 2000 - Blue Ridge Awards Alleghany Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
November 8, 2000 - Blue Ridge Awards Watauga Educators Grants for Innovative Teaching Projects
October 27, 2000 - Blue Ridge Honors Ashe Employees with Service Awards
October 27, 2000 - Blue Ridge Honors Watauga Employee with Service Awards
October 20, 2000 - Update on Electric Deregulation and Bonds Issue Heard at Blue Ridge Community Leaders Council Event
October 20, 2000 - Blue Ridge Bestows Honors on Award-Winning Employees
October 19, 2000 - Blue Ridge Honors Alleghany Employees with Service Awards
October 19, 2000 - Blue Ridge Honors Caldwell and General Office Employees with Service Awards
June 26, 2000 - State Recognizes Blue Ridge Electric for Safety
May 31, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Holds "Meet The Candidate" Forums
May 16, 2000 - Bangladesh Electric Cooperative Employees Learn From Blue Ridge Electric
May 10, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Pledges Donation to Ashe Services for the Aging
May 9, 2000 - Chamber Selects Blue Ridge Electric for Customer First Award
May 2, 2000 - May is National Safety Month
April 28, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Board President Elected To National Insurance Board
April 25, 2000 - Ashe County Student Receives Scholarship From Electric Cooperatives Volunteers Committee
April 24, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Continues Earth Day Celebration
March 31, 2000 - Blue Ridge Electric Unveils A New Symbol For A Growing Cooperative
March 3, 2000 – Blue Ridge Electric Supports Educations Through Scholarships
January 20, 2000 – Blue Ridge Electric Reminds Members to think Safety During Winter Weather
January 17, 2000 – New River Light and Power Signs New Electric Service Agreement with Blue Ridge Electric
January 1, 2000 – Business As Usual for Blue Ridge Electric; Customers Experience No disruption of Service

1999 Archive

December 2, 1999 - Blue Ridge Energies, Ashe Oil Sign Purchase Agreement
December 2, 1999 - Blue Ridge Electric and Blue Ridge Energies Combine Customer Service Offices, Open New Showroom