2001 News Release Listing

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

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