NC Governor awards Rural Leadership Award to Curtis Wynn
Prior to his departure as president & CEO of Roanoke Electric earlier this week, Curtis Wynn made a stop at the state's Governor's Mansion. It was there that NC Gov. Roy Cooper presented him with a special honor in recognition of his transformative legacy of leadership in the state. Read more.
Co-op employees raise the bar in annual holiday food drive
Imagine a competition in which everyone comes out a winner. That pretty much sums up the recent outcome of the annual food drive contest among Roanoke Electric Co-op employees. The friendly rivalry went a long way for a good cause, contributing more than 2,000 pounds in food donations to distribute throughout the local community. Read more.
Is there a 'silent killer' lurking in your home?
Colder temps often bring with them an increase in potential exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning. Using heating appliances, like portable electric generators and kerosene heaters in poorly ventilated areas, can have fatal consequences. For more about valuable tips to avoid exposure to this "silent killer," read more.
That's nuts! A yummy gift idea for participating members only
To support local businesses, Roanoke Electric is turning the spotlight on merchants participating in its Co-op Connections Program. This month's featured business: Bakers' Southern Traditions, which is offering unique gift packages featuring a wide variety of flavored peanuts at a discounted price. Check it out.
Take note: Holiday office closing schedule
Roanoke Electric Co-op offices will close on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal business operations will resume Monday, Dec. 27. During this time, member-owners can make payments using the co-op’s automated system, website, or mobile app. To report an outage, please call 1-800-358-9437.
Announcement: End-of-year procedures
What happens when the clock strikes noon on Dec. 31? Roanoke Electric Co-op will officially close to begin its end-of-year procedures. To find out what this means for your electric bill payments due around that time,read more.
