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George Darden and family

George Darden Retires

George Darden, Control Room Operator II, recently retired from Greenville Utilities after nearly 30 years of service. During his time as an Operator in the Control Room, he coordinated personnel and crews, ensuring they were able to get to the right location during emergencies and service...

March Birthdays

March 2026 Birthdays

Riverbank Stabilization project

Riverbank Project Finalized

Work wrapped up on the Water Treatment Plant Riverbank Stabilization project in January not long after beginning in November 2025. Riverbank stabilization is vital in preventing erosion and intake screen damage. The water treatment process begins with bringing water in from the Tar River through...

Newsmakers

January 2026 Newsmakers

Service Awards Adam McRoy / 25 Years Adam McRoy, Electric Meter Specialist, celebrated 25 years of service at GUC recently. In his current role he tests, installs, and repairs meters for higher amp load customers (industrial, commercial, and large residential users). He began in the Meter Department...

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Update

The Management Team formally kicked off the strategic planning process in December followed by a Board of Commissioners retreat on January 15 and 16. The most recent strategic plan was adopted in 2018 and has helped guide decisions GUC has since made. The Board retreat session started with financial...