Duke Energy is reminding customers to call before they dig this National Safe Digging Month. The company emphasizes the importance of calling 811 before starting any digging projects. This simple step ...

Duke Energy is urging everyone to call 811 before digging ahead of National Safe Digging Day. Monday is National Safe Digging Day, also known as 811 Day. 811 Day is an annual initiative led by the U.S ...

Starting a yard renovation can be an exciting project, especially when you have a clear vision in mind for what you want to achieve. However, it's crucial to prioritize safety and responsibility ...

“I’ve dug here before … I’m sure it’s OK.” Before you put a shovel in the ground or fire up that backhoe, you must get an underground utility locate for every digging project. As spring turns into ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Whether you’re making plans for a new fence or adding trees to your yard this spring, you need to take certain precautions before breaking ground. Tuesday kicked off Safe Digging ...

In 2025, there were over 1,200 incidents in Northern and Central California where underground utility lines were damaged due to digging OAKLAND, Calif., April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year during ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas are urging customers and excavators to practice safe digging. Officials said that anyone preparing for an excavation project ...