News Stay informed with the latest updates, announcements, and events from our organization. National Lineworker Appreciation Day is April 13April 1st, 2026 Each April, we take time to pause and recognize the people who make sure the lights come on every time we flip the switch: our lineworkers. Annual Meeting of Members is May 18April 1st, 2026 Official Notice: Annual Meeting of Members CHEC to join NC co-ops to bring electricity to rural GuatemalaApril 1st, 2026 Electric cooperatives were born out of a mission to bring electricity to rural communities across our state. WPCA credit to be removedApril 1st, 2026 At CHEC, we are committed to providing safe, reliable and affordable electric service. Current Projects to Improve ReliabilityNovember 3rd, 2025 We have several system maintenance projects scheduled for the fall and winter including hardening of transmission infrastructure between Buxton and Local Educators Awarded Bright Ideas Education GrantsNovember 1st, 2025 CHEC has awarded $3,675 in grant funding to local K-12 educators in support of four innovative projects that will positively impact students on Hat CHEC to participate in Operation Green Light in support of local veteransNovember 1st, 2025 In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, CHEC will illuminate the Buxton office green from November 1-14 as part of Operation Green Light f Local students visit Washington, D.C during Youth TourSeptember 1st, 2025 This summer, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives sent 44 exceptional high school students to represent their communities in Washington D.C.