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Mariana GreeneJuly 17, 2025
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App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates Public Power Month of Giving with volunteerism and community partnerships

Boone, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) has joinedpublic power utilities across the country this…
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Mariana GreeneMay 13, 2025
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App State’s New River Light and Power earns national recognition for reliable electricservice to the community

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) hasearned national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability…
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Mariana GreeneApril 15, 2025
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App State’s New River Light and Power celebrates local lineworkers

BOONE, N.C. — On two days in April, Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power (NRLP) joins others across…
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Mariana GreeneSeptember 16, 2024
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5 Watauga High graduates awarded App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship

BOONE, N.C. — Five first-year Mountaineer students — all graduates of Watauga High School — have been named recipients of…
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Brian MillerFebruary 15, 2024
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Matthew Makdad named general manager of App State’s New River Light and Power

BOONE, N.C. — Matthew Makdad, P.E., has been named general manager of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and Power…
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Kenneth ReeceJanuary 17, 2024
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Large power outage impacts Boone early Wednesday morning

UPDATE 5:18 am – NRL&P says that power is fully restored. They also add, “If you are still experiencing issues,…
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Mariana GreeneJuly 6, 2023
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App State’s New River Light and Power Scholarship awarded to 5 Watauga County students

BOONE, N.C. — Five future Mountaineers from Watauga County have been named recipients of Appalachian State University’s New River Light and…
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Chris Nault/New River Light & PowerJune 1, 2022
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NRLP projects aim to improve reliability for customers and campus

BOONE, N.C. — New River Light and Power (NRLP) — Appalachian State University’s nonprofit electric utility — has embarked upon several…
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Paula Worden/Resource InstituteJune 10, 2020
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Payne Branch Restoration Project Starts Construction in July

Boone, NCA unique partnership between Resource Institute, a Winston-Salem NC based nonprofit, and Appalachian State University, New River Light &…
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Chris Nault/New River Light & PowerJune 9, 2020
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New River Light & Power Encourages Customers to Call for Payment Plans

BOONE, N.C. (JUNE 9, 2020) — New River Light and Power (NRLP) is encouraging customers who need assistance or are…
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William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742

William Mast Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2025

The ride begins with registration from 9:00 am to 11:00am Saturday August 16 at Watauga High School

$25 for single rider which includes meal and T-shirt. $40 for double riders which includes 2 meals and 2 T-shirts.

All proceeds go to a scholarship at Watauga High School in memory of William Mast Jr., Pat Baker, Sgt. Chris Ward, K-9 Deputy Logan Fox, Luke Short and Destiny Finley

For more information contact us on Facebook by clicking here.

Your local source for propane and heating fuels.

Showrooms with gas logs, water heaters and more are located in each Blue Ridge Energy district office.

Boone: 2491 US Hwy 421 S, 828-264-3521

W. Jefferson: 2375 Hwy. 163, 336-846-2421

Lenoir: 100 Cooperative Way, 828-758-4401

Sparta: 1889 Hwy. 21 S, 336-372-1742