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Woman in power, she s breaking the glass ceiling on utility poles in Virginia
Genevie Boarman is proving there is room for women at the top of a male-dominated industry in the Northern Neck.
By: Greg McQuade
and last updated 2021-04-11 10:36:09-04
NORTHERN NECK, Va. - If youâre ever searching for Genevie Boarman the first place you should look is up.
Gena, as she is known to friends, is climbing to new heights while breaking the glass ceiling.
The 26-year-old works for Northern Neck Electric Cooperative. She is learning to repair and restore electricity along the companies 2,100 miles of power lines across six counties.
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A Northern Neck partnership working to bring fiber-optic broadband to 7,500 unserved locations has gotten another $8.5 million in federal grants for a total of $18.8 million in funding.
The additional money marks the second time in two weeks that the partnership, which involves an assortment of businesses and government entities, has gotten financial support for the regional fiber-to-the-home broadband network. The project will serve homes and businesses in King George, Northumberland, Richmond and Westmoreland counties.
âThe last few weeks represent a watershed moment in our long journey,â said Jerry W. Davis, executive director of the Northern Neck Planning District Commission. âThere is a lot of work to be done, but weâre in a better position than ever before and the objective is finally in sight.â
NNEC Restores Power After Winter Storm Tabitha
On Saturday, Winter Storm Tabitha brought more than 24 hours of freezing rain and ice to the Northern Neck Electric Cooperative service territory. During the course of the Winter Storm, over 5,700 members across the co-op system experienced a loss of power, and as of 6:30pm Monday, all known storm outages that could safely be reconnected have been restored.
NNEC would like to thank A&N Electric Cooperative, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative and Asplundh Tree Experts for their assistance during its restoration efforts.
Most importantly, NNEC would like to thank its members for their support, patience, and understanding as it worked to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.