Statement of Ownership and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 Title of Publication: Carolina Country Publication Number: ISSN 0008-6746 Filing Date: September 2022 Issued monthly, 12 times annually. Subscription price is $5.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members. Mailing address of office is 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616, Wake County. Publisher is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Editor is Warren Kessler, 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Owner is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. There are no other owners or bondholders. The purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months. Circulation: Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months, also actual number of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date (September 2022). Total copies: Average 742,383 (September: 756,881). Paid Circulation: Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales: None. Mail subscription: Average 735,573 (September: 750,674). Total Paid Circulation: Average 735,573 (September 750,674). Free Distribution by mail carrier, or other means, samples complimentary and other free copies: Average 6,810 (September: 6,207). Total Distribution: Average: 742,383 (September 756,881). Copies Not Distributed: Office use, leftover, unaccounted, spoiled after printing; Average: 0 (September: 0). Returns from news agents: None. Total: Average number of copies each issue during preceding

NOMINATING COMMITTEE MEETS DECEMBER 3

Three seats on the Piedmont Electric board of directors are up for election in 2023. These seats are currently held by David Poythress (District 1), Randy Kinley (District 2) and Stephen P. Bailey (District 5). As a reminder, there will be no voting at the annual meeting. All voting will be conducted online or by mail-in ballot.

The members serving on the nominating committee are:

JOE CURRIN Chapel Hill, District 1 GREGORY RUDD Yanceyville, District 3 ADAM SARVER Roxboro, District 5 MARTIN A. DAVIS Timberlake, District 7 SYLVIA WADE Timberlake, District 9

GREG MARTIN Mebane, District 2 DIANNE MURPHY Mebane, District 4 CORY MELTON Roxboro, District 6 ALVIS LONG Hillsborough, District 8

The cooperative’s bylaws provide an alternative to the nominating committee. Any fifty (50) or more members of the cooperative, acting together, may make additional nominations in writing over their signatures, in like manner listing the nominees separately with respect to the directorate districts from which they are nominated, on or before Jan. 14, preceding the next election of directors. Any member nominated by petition as a candidate for any directorate must meet the qualifications to serve as a director set forth in section 4.02 before the nominee’s name can be placed on the ballot for election.

Piedmont Electric's bylaws can be found at www.pemc.coop/bylaws

Official Notice: Bylaw Changes

The Piedmont Electric Cooperative board of directors recently voted to amend the cooperative’s bylaws. The changes are to Article IV of the by-laws which pertains to the co-op’s directors.

The board decided to reduce the number of board members from 10 to 9 thereby eliminating the vacant at large seat. Sections 4.01, 4.04, 4.05, 4.06 and 4.09 of the bylaws were updated. A copy of the bylaws can be found at pemc.coop/bylaws.

This decision will result in a cost savings for the cooperative and cooperative members while still ensuring that all members are represented by a member elected from their board district.

All board members are elected by the co-op’s membership via online and mail-in ballots leading up to the cooperative’s annual meeting each April. In 2023, districts 1, 2 and 5 will be up for election. For more information on the candidate nomination process see the official notice above.

A copy of the bylaws can be found at pemc.coop/bylaws or by calling 800.222.3107 to request a printed copy.

PIEDMONT ELECTRIC CONNECTION

Published monthly for the members of Piedmont Electric Cooperative. Piedmont Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Hillsborough and Roxboro Drive-Thru Hours: Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Caswell Drive-Thru Hours: Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Offices are closed except for scheduled appointments. Available by phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Report outages, make payments and access account information by phone 24-hours-aday by calling 800.222.3107. Voice instructions will direct you through the system. 2500 NC Highway 86 South PO Drawer 1179 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Stephen B. Hamlin President & General Manager

DIRECTORS

Bill R. Barber, Chair Randy Kinley, Vice Chair David Poythress, Secretary Richal Vanhook, Treasurer Steven P. Bailey, Stephen C. Long, V. Kay Scurlock-Ferguson, Elizabeth Townsend & Cyrus Vernon

IF YOUR POWER GOES OUT, CALL OR TEXT 800.222.3107

Opt in for text alerts by texting “pemc” to 800.222.3107. Once you’ve opted in, report an outage by texting “#out” to 800.222.3107 or "#status" for an update on your outage. Our automated outage reporting system uses your phone number to determine your service location. Update the phone number connected to your account online through SmartHub, by completing the form on your monthly bill or by calling 800.222.3107.

Use the SmartHub app to report an outage or online at pemc.smarthub.coop/#reportanissue:. Please note that it may take up to 24 hours for our system to recognize new cell phone numbers in the text outage alert program.

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As a member of an electric cooperative, you’re part of something bigger. Beyond powering the everyday, we’re committed to building a brighter future through impactful support for education, economic development and energy innovation – always in service to you.

Connect with your local electric cooperative to learn more.

THIS YEAR, STIR UP SOME NEW HOLIDAY MEMORIES.

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