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February 21, 2018
Phone Scammers

JOHNSON CITY – At least three business have reported phone scammers operating in the region on Wednesday. Utilities around the state report concerns from commercial and residential customers receiving high pressure phone calls from scammers posing as utility bill collectors. In the current incident, several local businesses have reported receiving…

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January 23, 2018
BrightRidge Board Votes to Seek Regulatory Approval

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to seek regulatory approval for a phased, 8-year roll out of high-speed internet, television and phone services to its 78,000-customer service area. “There is no doubt that the essential utility of the 21st century is high-speed internet,” BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said.

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January 16, 2018
Public Power Team Working to Keep Customers Warm

JOHNSON CITY – Frigid temperatures and frozen precipitation across the state are placing growing demands on the electric system, while BrightRidge team members are working around the clock to ensure your families remain safe and warm. Until conditions moderate Thursday afternoon, residents can help reduce their future power…

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A group of people stands in a hallway, holding a banner that reads "BrightRidge 2017, Zero Lost Time Accidents.
January 11, 2018
BrightRidge Posts Zero Lost Time Accidents in 2017

JOHNSON CITY – BrightRidge employees avoided lost-time workplace injuries in 2017, posting zero lost work time injuries for the year. “This is an outstanding accomplishment for any company,” BrightRidge CEO Jeff Dykes said. “Our employees, who work in a high-risk industry, operate with great skill, knowledge and attention to detail as they perform…

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