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Tony Cannon Installed as APPA Chair

Tony Cannon Installed as APPA Chair

On June 15th, Tony Cannon, our General Manager and CEO, was installed as chair of the American Public Power Association (APPA) during its National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Tony has over 30 years of experience in public power and currently serves on the Board of Commissioners for...

Tradesformers Signing

Tradesformers Signing

The Electric Department has kicked off its third year of participating in the local program, Tradesformers. On June 21st, the Pitt County Community Schools and Recreation Center hosted a signing event to welcome Pre-apprentice Lineworker Ty Langley to GUC through the program. Ty is a rising senior...

New Fleet Maintenance Building Open for Business

New Fleet Maintenance Building Open for Business

Construction on our Fleet Maintenance Building at the new Operations Center, which began in the summer of 2021, was completed in May, and Fleet staff moved into the new facility in early June. “We spent the first couple of weeks setting up shop, organizing contents moved from Mumford Road, and...

Johnny Vernon Retires

Johnny Vernon Retires

Johnny Vernon has retired after 31 years of service with GUC. As Gas Systems Operator Crew Leader II at the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facility, he worked directly with industrial and commercial customers. Johnny and the team of employees he supervised maintained all in-city gate stations...