A Few Good Minutes With BARC Electric CEO Bill Buchanan and Forestry Supervisor Cody Shifflett

In a recent interview, BARC Electric Cooperative’s CEO Bill Buchanan and Forestry Supervisor Cody Shifflett  discussed the critical role of right-of-way maintenance in ensuring reliable power, especially during storms. They shared insights into BARC’s preparations for the winter months, the challenges of maintaining clear access to power lines, and the cooperation with other co-ops during emergencies. With personal stories from the field and a look at BARC’s long-term strategies for improving service, the interview provided an inside look at how the cooperative works to keep the lights on, no matter the weather.

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Danny Cardwell

Danny is the Station Coordinator for WCHG, and the host of our gospel and country hours on Wednesdays 10:00 am to noon. He and his wife Renee Cardwell live with a spoiled dog (Toddie) in Hot Springs. Danny is a Deacon at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Hot Springs. He operates Thoughtwrestler.blogspot.com and is a site administrator and featured writer for the website Dagblog.com. He has been a frequent contributor to The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, All Politics Are Local, and Politics Done Right. Danny has tutored, lectured, and mentored at risk youth in churches, group homes, and inside the Virginia Department Corrections. He serves on the board of directors for Preservation Bath and chairs the Bath Community Hospital Patient Advisory board. danny@amrmail.org

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