This is a small sample of the notes of appreciation for GUC’s mutual aid assistance. Many more kind comments can be viewed on our Facebook and Instagram pages.   

Erik Seagle (sent via email) - I am a resident up in Morganton NC. Talked to a few of your linemen working here on my street to assist our guys in restoring our power. Told those guys how much we appreciate their hard work and assistance during this time. I wanted also to extend thanks to city officials there that worked in conjunction with our folks to coordinate things.  I can confidently speak on my neighbor’s behalf and say we very much appreciate your crews and their assistance to us! Thank you and God bless. 

Chris Curtis, Morganton Resident (phone call)- He felt the need to call in his appreciation to our crews.  He said that as he was leaving his home for the first time since the storm to get food in Hickory, our GUC crews were pulling onto his street to work on the lines in that area. When he returned home early that afternoon, he was surprised to see that power had already been restored to his home and (later that evening) to the rest of that area.  He said it was impressive to watch our crews work as drove around town.  

SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTS AND PRIVATE MESSAGES: 

Caitlin Rose Kysar - As an ECU student with family in Morganton, thank you all so much for helping my hometown come back with power! It means a lot to local residents and their families across the state and the country! 

James Shelton - Thank you so much for the help in our community and time of need. May God put a blessing on all of your GUC Family. 

Ashley Shields - Our power isn’t on, and it looks like it’ll be a while, but we can rest better at night just knowing that help is here. Thank you to your workers, their families, and your city for answering the call!  

Casey Wilkie - I work for the Town of Drexel, and I just wanted to say these guys are awesome. Hard workers and I just can’t say how grateful I am for these guys. Don't know what we would have done without them. Thanks! 

Nancy Brown - Thank you GUC for helping our community in Burke! May our Lord richly bless your Commission and staff! 

James Franks McGimsey - Thank you all so much! I’ve been seeing you all over town daily and we all cannot thank you enough. Please know that our communities are so grateful! 

Mike Swinn - GUC has always helped others. Very proud of our folks. 

Sheila McFarlin - Thank you!! Thank you to your families as well for sharing you with us during this time. God Bless you all. 

Kenny Blanton - God bless y’all, day number 5 without power in southwest Burke. But I see yall’s efforts and I am so thankful y’all are helping us. 

Rhonda Cox -God bless our men from Greenville, N.C. and surrounding counties. Thank you for all you do, and God please keep them and everyone else safe through this horrible and sad time. 

Victoria Smith - You guys are amazing and the residents of Morganton cannot thank you enough for everything you are doing to help us! I can’t help but tear up every time I pass by and see you all sacrificing time away from your families to help ours. We are truly grateful. 

Jazzemia Méndez- Thank you to all these wonderful people that are working just for us to have our power back on! God bless each and every one of you.  

Casey Wells- Thank you! Greenville, NC is my hometown, and after moving to western NC five years ago, it warms my heart to know that GUC is here to help the many people in need. Thank you so much! Praying for you all and wishing you safe travels. 

Karen Jones Breedlove - Thank you for helping our community!! 

Big Red Sports Network - Thank you so much for coming to help us. Heroes! Be safe! 

Betsie Peter - We love you from Morganton NC....thank you so much! 

Carolyn Meyers- Thank you so much!! Having power to our downtown & business areas makes it much more bearable. I’m sure the residential areas will be restored soon. Having lived in the Greenville area during Floyd, I know you guys have much experience at this. Again, thank you so much for your help!! 

Queenbee Arts Crafts- I’m one of the people who was affected by the storm. We just got power back today. I live in Morganton. I’m so grateful for y’all to come this way and help us. I know it hasn’t been easy. Beyond blessed! 

Marry Lefevers- We cannot thank you all enough for your help! It is much appreciated! Mom got power Saturday, and we just got power last night! THANK YOU! Keeping you all in our prayers! 

Melissa Jones Coward- Prayers for your continued safety. Thank you for leaving your families to help those in need! 

Brant Meredith- Thank you so much. You fixed two poles on my street in Drexel. Thank you so much for your hard work. 

Shawn Bart Chapman- Thank you so much for all your help! We appreciate you! 

Ruby Kite - Thanks for all the hard work you did for them! 

Shawn Bart Chapman - Thank you so much for all your help! We appreciate you! 

Marie Floyd - Job well done guy's. You all are awesome and thank you for helping out Western North Carolina. 

Joanna Patton Tate - Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!!