Record #:

31699

Author(s):

Payne, Peggy

Abstract:

Lumbee River Electric Membership Corporation (EMC), headquartered in Red Springs, is facing many issues regarding minority representation on the board and alleged voting irregularities. Lumbee River EMC’s service area is rural and has a high percentage of Indians and African Americans. The EMC’s new manager, Charles Staples, is working on addressing these challenges and improving the system.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 5 Issue 9, Sept 1973, p6-7, por

Subject(s):

Lumbee Indians--North Carolina--Red Springs; Red Springs--History; Minorities--Social conditions