We had an incredible day at the NC811 main office in Greensboro, NC, where several NC811 board members, esteemed government officials, and Fox News joined us for a monumental event. Together, we witnessed the signing of the National Safe Digging Month proclamation during a meeting of the Underground Damage Prevention Review Board. This proclamation is … Read more
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025Pipeline Safety Academy2001 N Hoskins Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216Carpool if possible. Each session is limited to 50 attendees. TOPICS & SCHEDULE – “AM SESSION” 7:30am – 11:30am 7:30-8:00 – Registration8:00-8:30 – Overview & Properties of Natural Gas – PNG8:30–9:00 – Natural Gas Fire Pit Demonstration – PNG9:00-10:00 – Electric Overhead Live Line Demonstration– … Read more
In the wake of the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene last year, our Western communities need many things this winter. Damage prevention leaders North Carolina 811, S&N Communications, Stake Center Locating and Ditch Witch Sales of North Carolina launched a heartwarming initiative to collect 500 new coats for children in need, ensuring that every child … Read more
We hope you and your loved ones are safe after the impact of Hurricane Helene. As recovery efforts begin, we want to provide you with some essential tips and resources to ensure a safe and efficient return to normal operations. Do I need a locate when performing emergency excavation? 87-125 An excavator performing an emergency … Read more
5/8/2024, Charleston, SC – Safe digging practices are essential to prevent damage to underground utilities, ensuring the safety of communities and minimizing disruptions to vital services. To honor those who go above and beyond in promoting safe digging practices, North Carolina 811 along with the NC Utility Coordinating Committee is proud to recognize Eric Prince … Read more
In bustling Onslow County, home to the Town of Jacksonville, North Carolina, there’s a quiet hero making waves in the field of damage prevention. Meet Ed Batson, the Senior Lead Technician with USIC, whose dedication and tireless efforts have earned him the latest Damage Prevention Most Valuable Professional award. Ed’s commitment to his role goes … Read more
It’s free to find out where your gas, power, water, and telecommunication lines are located. It’s not free if you damage them! Author: Tanya Rivera. Story from www.wfmynews2.com Published: 3:54 PM EST March 8, 2024Updated: 10:58 PM EST March 8, 2024 GREENSBORO, N.C. — Before you dig and put those spring flowers in, you need to know where … Read more
Greensboro, NC (8/1/2023) Chase Gibson, Natural Gas Supervisor with City of Kings Mountain was nominated and vetted as an NC811 Damage Prevention Most Valuable Professional. His standard of excavation damage prevention and safety has gone above and beyond being a safe digging partner. In late spring of 2022, NC811 revamped the Safe Digging Partner Program … Read more
Greensboro, NC (7/31/2023) Don Canipe, Locate Manager with Charlotte Water has been chosen as the NC811 Damage Prevention Ambassador due to his ongoing commitment to safety, damage prevention and spreading the “Call Before You Dig” message. Many safe digging partners have made the commitment to call 811 prior to any excavation, but few go above … Read more
Congrats to Shawn Kelly for being voted as the next NCUCC Secretary. Shawn joined Badger Daylighting seven years ago and was not aware of NC811 and who or what we were. He attended his first meeting in Charlotte of June 2016 after being employed by Badger for a few years and needless to say it was a very interesting meeting … Read more