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 […]
Education
Former Youth Tourist reflects on her journey
Dressed for the experience by Josh P. Crotzer Glenn-Toland is pursuing her master’s degree from North Carolina State University and plans to be a licensed clinical mental health counselor. Ten years ago, this summer, Mariana Glenn-Toland stood on the steps […]
A rewarding challenge
Three young authors found out that telling the co-op story can be a fun, educational and rewarding experience. Bailey Grigg and Cherish Miller, co-authors of Electric Connection, and Abel Dye, who wrote How to Be Safe Around Electricity, were winners […]
Stepping out in Washington
Local students find courage and connection on Youth Tour By Josh P. Crotzer When Addyson Posey first heard about Washington Youth Tour from her grandmother, excitement wasn’t her initial reaction. “I was honestly really nervous and didn’t want to do […]
More than a game
All-star high school football players from our area made quite an impact in the North squad’s 24-7 win over the South in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl in December. Gaffney High School linebacker Andrew Ruppe intercepted a pass, despite one […]
Bright Ideas grants benefit innovative class projects
By Josh P. Crotzer Criminal activity is occurring at Gaffney High School, and Broad River Electric Cooperative is partly responsible. To be fair, the co-op also plays a part in the discovery of the “offenders.” Last year, science teacher Wendy […]
The cornerstone of our commitment
At Broad River Electric Cooperative, we believe that investing in education is investing in the future of our community. Our commitment to education is a cornerstone of our mission to improve the quality of life for our members and their […]
Teen steps out of comfort, into action
BREC sends Edson to Cooperative Youth Summit By Josh P. Crotzer Elizabeth Edson represented Broad River Electric at the Cooperative Youth Summit in July. Photo by Josh P. Crotzer Elizabeth Edson stepped out of her comfort zone this summer and […]
BREC awards two student scholarships
As a community-based organization in the Upstate, Broad River Electric Cooperative recognizes the role and responsibility that we have to support our local students and cultivate future leaders. That’s why we created the scholarship award for which members can nominate […]
Giving back to schools
Upstate Family Resource Center runs an afterschool program for the Boiling Springs area with a focus on elementary school-age kids. The Center was among the schools and organizations that received support from the cooperative for supplies and materials for their […]