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Journeyman lineworker Matt Martinka and line apprentice Nathan Curlee hiked rough terrain to help restore the VA Hospital in Asheville, N.C., with a temporary line while its primary power infrastructure is rebuilt after #Helene.

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Duke Energy1 year ago

captured their story.

⛄️NCSuzanne ❄️1 year ago

So grateful!

Chris Watkins1 year ago

Thank you, MATT MARTINKA and NATHAN CURLEE.

Susan Wilson 🇺🇸I am a Keeper of the Flame 🔥1 year ago

Thank you and a big shout out to all the line workers who left their homes and their families to work in terrible circumstances to save lives. 💙

just 𝙻𝚞𝚌𝚔𝚢1 year ago

Heroic

WildSpinach1 year ago

Thank you 🙏

David Smith 🇺🇸🇺🇦1 year ago

Duke Energy getting it done. Continue to be safe.

DarkRoastLogic1 year ago

What level were your fans at at the point you were aware severe flooding may occur?

PJ1 year ago

Thank you for your hard work and dedication

Lisa Clark1 year ago

Bless you linemen!

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