Four County Electric Membership Corporation

11/04/2025

Join us for Four County EMC’s first Virtual Community Meeting — happening Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 PM on Microsoft Teams. 🌟 A new way to connect with your co-op!

Learn about system upgrades, new programs, and how we’re keeping power reliable and affordable for our members.

💻 Joining on Teams is easy — just click the registration link below and we’ll walk you through it step by step.

Register and attend for a chance to win a share of $1,000 in bill credits!

🔗 Register now — https://www.fourcty.org/about-us/news-events/current-events/

10/30/2025

⚡ See how Four County EMC is working to build a stronger, more resilient grid for today and the future. From system upgrades and new substations to investments that improve reliability and efficiency, your cooperative is planning ahead to meet our members’ growing energy needs.

Read the full article in the November edition of Carolina Country:
Building a Stronger, More Resilient Grid 👉 https://www.carolinacountry.com/story/building-a-stronger-more-resilient-grid

At Four County EMC, we are investing heavily in infrastructure to keep electricity reliable and affordable for our members. Projects like our nearly complete Hampstead Substation and a new substation site near Pender Commerce Park are designed to meet growing demand in fast-developing areas.

10/29/2025

We’re proud to share updates to our Board of Directors leadership following the October meeting of the Board.

S. Franklin Williams, who has served as Board President since 2004, announced his decision to step down from that role while continuing to represent the West Duplin District. Kenneth Thornton, Jr. of the East Bladen District was elected as the new President, with G. Clayton Hollingsworth named Vice President and S. Eugene “Gene” Jordan re-elected as Secretary/Treasurer.

Their dedication and decades of service reflect Four County EMC’s ongoing commitment to reliability, affordability, and strong cooperative governance.

Read the full announcement here 👉

Burgaw, N.C. — October 29, 2025 — Four County Electric Membership Corporation is proud to announce changes in its Board of Directors leadership, following the Board’s regular monthly meeting held...

10/28/2025

With more than 35 years of experience, System Inspector Randy Anderson plays a vital role in keeping Four County EMC’s electric system safe and reliable. Every day, he carefully inspects the health of wooden poles and the infrastructure that carries power across our transmission and distribution lines.

By identifying potential issues before they become problems, Randy ensures our system remains strong and our members continue receiving the dependable service they count on. His commitment to member safety is unwavering. Randy is truly one of the best of the best at Four County EMC! ⚡👏

🎥 Check out Randy's employee spotlight in the November edition of Carolina Country magazine (print and online) to learn more about his journey at Four County and his thoughts on why the inspection process is an essential part of our service to members. https://www.carolinacountry.com/story/employee-spotlight-randy-anderson

💼 Interested in joining our team? Explore current openings and come work with us:
fourcty.org/about-us/careers/

10/24/2025

Join us for Four County EMC’s first Virtual Community Meeting — a convenient way to stay informed and engaged with your cooperative.

📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM | Live via Microsoft Teams

Learn about system improvements, grid upgrades, and energy-saving programs.
Ask questions in real time with our Presenters and staff in the Q&A.
And don’t miss your chance to win a share of $1,000 in bill credits just for registering and attending!

👉 Register now: fourcty.org/about-us/news-events/current-events
We look forward to connecting with you online as we continue building a brighter energy future together. ⚡

10/23/2025

⚡ Four County’s very own First Class Lineworker Brendan Bolio represented Four County EMC at the 2025 Pole Top Rescue competition held yesterday at Nash Community College!

This statewide event brings together electric cooperative lineworkers from across North Carolina to test the lifesaving skills that could mean the difference between life and death in the field. Each competitor must safely climb a 20-foot pole, rescue a 105-pound mannequin simulating an injured coworker, and begin CPR—all in full climbing gear and under strict time limits.

Brendan completed the rescue with a highly respectable time of 2 minutes and 30 seconds, demonstrating the training, focus, and commitment to safety that define our crews. While we hope our lineworkers never face such an emergency, events like these ensure they’re always ready to respond quickly and safely when seconds count.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the skills Brendan displayed at the competition,” said Scott Cook, Four County EMC Vice President of Operations, who attended the event. “It was inspiring to be in the company of so many accomplished lineworkers who represent the best of our state’s electric cooperatives.”

👏 Join us in congratulating Brendan for representing Four County EMC with excellence and reminding us what dedication to safety truly looks like. And special thanks to the North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives for coordinating this outstanding event.

10/20/2025

MST Rebar Inc. is investing $15 million in real estate, machinery, and equipment to locate and renovate 56,000-sqft currently vacant manufacturing facility in the Bladenboro Industrial Park. Four County EMC originally financed this building for the Bladen County Committee 100 which was initially built as the first industrial shell building in Bladen County.

This new fiberglass rebar manufacturing facility is expected to bring 83 full-time jobs and new opportunities for local workers. The new positions include apprentice machinists and inspectors, as well as engineers. Although wages will vary, the average annual salary for the new positions will be $58,000, which exceeds the Bladen County average wage of $46,867. These new jobs could potentially create an annual payroll impact of more than $4.5 million for the region. Source: commerce.nc.gov

Four County EMC is honored to work alongside the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Department of Transportation, Golden LEAF Foundation, North Carolina Community College System, Bladen Community College, North Carolina’s Southeast, North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives, Bladen County, Bladen’s Bloomin’ Agri-Industrial, Inc., Bladen County Economic Development Commission, Boost the Boro, and the town of Bladenboro, to make this project a reality.

💡 We remain committed to supporting local economic development and helping build a brighter energy future for our communities. To learn more about the wide array of services we offer businesses looking to start, expand, or relocate to southeastern North Carolina, visit https://www.fourcty.org/community/economic-development/

10/20/2025

Every October, the town of Bladenboro comes alive for Beast Fest, a celebration born from one of North Carolina’s most mysterious legends.

In the 1950s, tales of the “Beast of Bladenboro” sparked fear and fascination across the state. Decades later, the community turned that legend into something inspiring, creating a festival that brings thousands together, supports local businesses, and highlights the true spirit of rural resilience.

✨ Carolina Country recently featured this incredible hometown story in their article, “When Legends Roar, Communities Rise.”
Four County EMC is excited that this unique festival within our service territory has been featured in Carolina Country. We hope our members enjoy reading about Bladenboro’s story of community pride and plan to take part in the fun this weekend.

📅 Beast Fest is happening this weekend!
Come out, enjoy the festivities, and see why Bladenboro is roaring with hometown spirit. https://beastofbladenboro.com/beast-fest/

🔗 Read the full story here: carolinacountry.com/story/when-legends-roar-communities-rise

On a chilly winter night in 1953, much of North Carolina was enjoying the serenity and beauty the season had to offer — but the same can’t be said for one community. Whispers drifted through screen doors and down quiet dirt roads. The small southeastern town of Bladenboro was on edge. Strang...

10/15/2025

💙 A Special Thanks to Helping Hands Outreach Center!

Following our Annual Membership Meeting, we’re grateful to the Helping Hands Outreach Center for picking up and distributing the remaining catered food to families in need across our community.

Helping Hands Outreach Center, a non-profit organization established in 2002, is dedicated to serving those in need through weekly food drives, a community food bank, clothing assistance, childcare support, and back-to-school supplies for children of all ages.

We’re thankful for their continued compassion and commitment to making a difference in our local communities.

To learn more or get involved, visit 👉 empactministry.org/helping-hands-outreach

10/13/2025

📍 Clinton, N.C. | October 9, 2025
Four County EMC’s Jimmy Smith, Director of Economic & Community Development, joined regional and state leaders at the North Carolina’s Southeast Annual Meeting to celebrate another successful year of growth and collaboration across our region.

Jimmy serves as Secretary-Treasurer for North Carolina’s Southeast (NCSE), a regional economic development partnership representing 20 counties across southeastern North Carolina—including all the counties served by Four County EMC. Together, these partners work to attract new business investment, support job creation, and strengthen local communities.

“In 2024-25, we continued to build onto a very solid foundation,” said Steve Yost, President of NCSE. “N.C.’s Southeast opened the books on its first project 31 years ago, and since then we’ve helped bring 204 companies to this region, along with nearly $4.8 billion in announced investment and 20,490 new jobs.”

Pictured in this post is Jimmy Smith with Roger Davis of the Duplin County Economic Development Commission. Also in attendance were NCSE President Steve Yost, Chairman Spence Broadhurst, Star Communications CEO Donna Bullard, NC Department of Commerce Assistant Secretary Reginald Speight, Provalus Executive Vice President Will Ruzic, and Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) Chair Gene McLaurin—all united in their mission to advance economic opportunity in southeastern North Carolina.

🤝 Four County EMC is proud to be part of this partnership driving progress and powering growth across the communities we serve. To find out more about visit https://www.ncse.org.

10/10/2025

🏠 Managing energy costs can be a challenge, but Four County EMC’s Energy Advisor Team is here to help.

Through our free Home Energy Audit, our advisors review your usage data, walk through your home, and identify simple, practical steps to help you lower your bill and stay comfortable all year long.

Our goal is simple: give you the knowledge and tools to use less energy, spend less money, and make your home more efficient — no matter the season.

📞 Schedule your Home Energy Audit with advisors Peggy Morgan or Ethan Cannady by calling 1-888-368-7289, or learn more here:
👉 fourcty.org/energy-efficiency/save-energy-at-home

10/09/2025

In this year’s Annual Report, Board President Franklin Williams reflects on how we’re building a brighter future through innovation, investment, and the cooperative values that guide every decision we make.

We’re proud of the progress we’re making — for our members and our communities.

📖 Read Franklin’s full message in the October issue of Carolina Country magazine: Powering Progress for Our Members https://www.carolinacountry.com/story/powering-progress-for-our-member

As your Board President, I’m proud of the progress Four County EMC made in 2024, and of the important work still ahead. This past year, our crews kept the lights on 99.98% of the time, and we reached key milestones that reflect our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, affordable, and innovativ...