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The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® Announces Winners of Its Research and Preservation Grant Program

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Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.

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  • The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced the winners of its Research and Preservation Grant program.
  • “For the eighth consecutive year, we have the pleasure and privilege of awarding Research and Preservation Grants to deserving Latin music creators,” said Raquel “Rocky” Egusquiza, Executive Director of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation.
  • In 2021, a Preservation Grant from the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation supported the launch of Phase 1 of the LAMC’s archival and preservation project.
  • Since its inception in 2015, the program has awarded more than $175,000 in grants to support projects, one of which received a Latin GRAMMY® and GRAMMY® Award.

Duke Energy crews to begin damage assessment, power restoration once winter storm moves through Carolinas

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Sunday, January 16, 2022

In advance of the storm, Duke Energy strategically staged more than 11,000 workers power line technicians, damage assessors and vegetation workers across the Carolinas.

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  • In advance of the storm, Duke Energy strategically staged more than 11,000 workers power line technicians, damage assessors and vegetation workers across the Carolinas.
  • Ice buildup on trees and branches that causes them to fall on power lines is usually the main culprit behind power outages during a winter storm.
  • After the storm, as conditions permit, crews will begin assessing the extent of damage a process that can take 24 hours or more following storms that cause widespread damage and hazardous driving conditions.
  • Power restoration crews will begin working immediately after the storm as soon as it's safe to do so.

Duke Energy estimates 750,000 customers could lose power in Carolinas due to approaching winter storm; company ready to respond

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Saturday, January 15, 2022

Heavy, wet snow of six inches or more also can cause trees and branches to fall on power lines.

Key Points: 
  • Heavy, wet snow of six inches or more also can cause trees and branches to fall on power lines.
  • Duke Energy meteorologists continue to monitor weather conditions and the company is making plans accordingly.
  • Duke Energy will provide estimated power restoration times to customers once damage assessments are completed.
  • Duke Energy serves 4.3 million customers in the Carolinas 3.5 million in North Carolina; 800,000 in South Carolina.