Bright Ideas grant helps Corinth Elementary put leadership into practice By Josh P. Crotzer Each morning, they open doors in the car line, greet parents and make sure each child gets inside safely. They welcome special guests to their school […]
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More than a toy drive
Two charitable groups deliver the spirit of Christmas to local families in need by Josh P. Crotzer Don’t let their stern looks fool you. These Marines are teddy bears, at least to children in Cherokee County. From the outside, it […]
New hospital has ‘self-healing’ power
by Josh Crotzer Union County Residents have a new hospital to take care of their medical needs. At the same time, Broad River Electric Cooperative is now taking care of the electricity needs for Union Medical Center. The facility, located […]
Tree trimming improves service for all
Broad River Electric strives to maintain the area’s beautiful surroundings and ensure a reliable power supply by keeping power lines clear in rights-of-way (ROW). A right-of-way is the land Broad River Electric uses to construct, maintain, replace or repair underground […]
‘Daddy’s home’ glove bag reminds Moss to stay safe
The glove bag two-year old Graylin (center) and her mom Emily made for Corbin Moss to remind him why he needs to work safely. BY JOSH P. CROTZER Corbin Moss’s daughter Graylin is just two years old, but she’s about […]
Hybrid annual meeting a success
Broad River Electric Cooperative’s 83rd Annual Meeting of Members returned to an in-person format for the first time since 2019 on April 28 at the cooperative’s new facility in Cowpens. Members still enjoyed the convenience of drive-thru registration as 1,923 […]
Just driving through
Cold weather and rain didn’t prevent 1,923 members from swinging by the cooperative’s new headquarters to register for the Annual Meeting of Members. Following three-days of drive- thru registration in which each member received a set of cast iron skillets, […]
Saluting service to our country
Service. Mission. Country. You likely identified immediately that these three words describe the men and women who have served and are serving in our nation’s military. They also describe a core co-op ethos. While active members and veterans of the […]
Who powers you?
Inspired by someone making a difference in our community? Tell their story and they could win a prize. We know our community is filled with unsung heroes who are making a difference. Let’s celebrate them! This is your chance to […]
Sakrete among new industries in area
Sakrete Site Manager Rollie Kirby (left) tells Broad River Electric’s Jeff Humphries how much of his plant’s concrete mix is being delivered across the Southeast. Photo credit: Josh P. Crotzer There were a lot of good reasons for Oldcastle APG […]