Scientist welcomes exchange students into her nuclear family
When Heather Baxter, senior scientist at Harris Nuclear Plant, isn’t on the job, she enjoys spending time with her family. It’s a close-knit family of five: Heather, her husband, their two teenage boys – and seven additional young people makes five.
Unique partnership improves quality of life for disabled residents
In some ways, The Tribble Center in Seneca, S.C., is a typical warehouse: boxes packed for shipping, work tables full of men and women constructing electronic measurement instruments, surrounded by wires, screwdrivers and tape measures. Yet, the center, which provides services for people with intellectual disabilities, is much more.
Nuclear professionals help girls discover their inner scientist
How do we inspire girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)?
Breakfast with Heroes
At Duke Energy, we value teamwork and appreciate the varied and diverse backgrounds of our employees. This month we take extra time to celebrate Veterans...
Boiling Turtles
The text came Monday morning that there were finally signs that the sea turtle nest we were monitoring was ready to “boil” with babies. After nearly two weeks of sitting with the nest every evening the volunteers were ready for the big event...
Students return to a safer, updated school thanks to Robinson Nuclear Plant volunteers
While students enjoyed the last lazy days of summer, Robinson Nuclear Plant volunteers rolled up their sleeves to give a local school a makeover.
Partnership Inspires Summer Reading in South Carolina
Robinson Nuclear team member Celia Thompson reads to children at Bishopville Elementary. Studies show that children’s reading skills atrophy over the summer break. In an effort to help prevent this decline, Duke Energy and Reading is Fundamental have ...
New Earth Day Event Encourages Students to Explore Nature
For decades, the Duke Energy nuclear fleet has been a dedicated environmental steward. From preserving land for public recreation, to maintaining healthy forests and protecting sea turtles, our nuclear sites have become caretakers of the land, water ...
Nuclear Professionals Giving Back
Nuclear Professionals Giving Back Cecil Rhodes and the Maritime Museum With about 28,000 employees scattered from the Carolinas to Florida and Indiana, and operations spanning 150 years, if you live in or near Duke Energy’s service areas chances are ...
Sharing the Warmth One Coat at a Time
After seeing a 5-year-old boy without a coat on a cold day, a young father decided to make a difference.
