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Duke Energy Foundation awards two grants to Burke County; board proclaims service for Robin Nicholson
Summary
Duke Energy Foundation awarded $10,000 to the Burke County Fire Marshal and $25,000 to Emergency Management; the board also adopted a proclamation honoring Robin Nicholson’s decades of service to community engagement.
Robin Nicholson of the Duke Energy Foundation told commissioners her organization awarded two grants to Burke County for emergency and storm preparedness: $10,000 to the Fire Marshal's Office and $25,000 to Emergency Management. The presentations included a proclamation (No. 2026-09) the board read and adopted recognizing Nicholson’s service and partnership in projects such as trail easements and river-safety signage.
Commissioner Berry moved to adopt Proclamation 2026-09 and the motion passed unanimously. County staff said the awards will support equipment and signage in partnership with local agencies; no budget amendment for the grants was listed on the agenda, and the presentation functioned as formal acceptance and public acknowledgment.
