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If you own a home or a business, you should already know that at some point, you will need to hire an electrician in cityname to fix electrical issues and maintain your property's wiring systems. Unfortunately, many people forego certified, experienced electricians to save money. The reality is, trying to fix an electrical issue in your home or business is no small task and often costs more money than hiring a professional. Working with electricity can be dangerous to your property and, more importantly, your health.
It might seem like a good idea to try a DIY approach or call your "do it all" local handyman, but going pro will save you time and money when it comes to serious projects like thermal imaging and three-phase panel installations. Think about it: why spend money buying expensive supplies and countless hours watching electrical repair videos when there's a good chance you'll need professional help in the end? Many DIY electricians have good intentions but often end up damaging electrical systems worse than before.
At Engineered Electrical Solutions, we get the job done right the first time, so you can focus on enjoying life while we fix your electrical problem. We bring the same level of quality and reliability to every job we perform, whether it's a routine safety inspection or a whole home electrical installation. Unlike some electricians in South Carolina, we go above and beyond to ensure our customers are safe and satisfied with our work. We pride ourselves on keeping customers informed throughout their electrical job and follow up on our projects to make sure our fixes stick.
At the end of the day, excellent customer care is what we strive to achieve. We do so by providing the highest quality commercial and residential electrical services at affordable prices, all year long. Here are just a few reasons why Lowcountry residents trust Engineered Electrical Solutions:
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Any homeowner with a little confidence can open their YouTube app and search for DIY fixes for residential electrical problems. To be fair, many minor fixes in the home don't require a pro. With that said, electrical work is not something you should tackle on your own. Trying to perform an electrical repair on your own can be counterproductive at best and fatal at worst. In fact, around 400 people are electrocuted at home every year, and almost half of those result in deaths.
Why put yourself and your family at risk when Engineered Electrical Solutions can get the job done safely and effectively for you?
Our expert electricians only work with the best materials available and provide a three-year guarantee on all labor - no questions asked. We never
compromise quality for time and always give our clients realistic schedules to accommodate their busy lives.
During the course of the year, we serve many Lowcountry homeowners just like you, who know they need a professional
electrician to help.Some of our most common residential electrical services include:
If you're having electrical problems in your home, one of the quickest, most efficient ways to find out what's going on is with professional troubleshooting. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our highly-trained, licensed technicians have years of experience diagnosing and remediating residential electrical problems across South Carolina.
If you're having electrical problems in your home, one of the quickest, most efficient ways to find out what's going on is with professional troubleshooting. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our highly-trained, licensed technicians have years of experience diagnosing and remediating residential electrical problems across South Carolina.
Installing a new electrical panel or upgrading your current one can be a great way to protect your home from electrical issues. It controls the entire electrical system of your home and, when properly installed and maintained, can last for years without problems. Replacing or updating your electrical panel can prevent short-circuiting and overloaded circuits and offer features like arc fault protection.
If your electrical panel seems to be malfunctioning, don't try to troubleshoot the mishap by yourself. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our team will come to your home to inspect your electrical panel's wiring, so you don' have to. Once we diagnose the problem, we'll offer suggestions based on your needs and budget.
An electrical safety inspection is essentially a thorough examination of your home's electrical system. Using National Electric Code guidelines, our residential safety inspectors will examine your home's electrical systems, wiring, and components (like appliances) to ensure they meet safety standards. Once we're done, your electrical inspector will give you a thorough checklist to look over, including electrical problems that need attention ASAP. We will also suggest areas of improvement and possible areas where upgrades are needed. In our experience, homeowners need electrical safety inspections when they:
High-tech appliances, kitchen gadgets, and computers are all vulnerable to power surges caused by lightning storms. When too much electricity runs through your home's connecting wires, it can fry the circuits in your most expensive electronics. Since many professionals in today's society work from home, losing critical documents and files can be catastrophic.
That's why it's a good idea to consider whole-home surge protection. Surge protection for your home suppresses fluctuating power by diverting excess electricity to a ground wire. If you're interested in learning more about surge protection for your home, call our office today to learn more about the options we can install for you.
Having a reliable electrician on hand that you can trust with electrical repairs is of utmost importance when you own a business in South Carolina. For years, Engineered Electrical Solutions has provided business owners with the most effective electrical repair and installation services in the Lowcountry. Our team is adept at assisting businesses of all sizes, from small "mom and pop" shops to industrial plants and everything in between.
We offer a wide range of electrical services, from electrical panel installation and business rewiring to transformer installation and thermal imaging. Modern businesses count on energy-efficient electricity to help run their day-to-day operations. If you need your electrical systems to run smoothly so you can stay focused on building your business, count on Engineered Electrical Solutions to be there when you need us the most.
A few of our most popular commercial and industrial electrical services include but are not limited to:
Commercial and industrial-sized buildings are large and complex by the nature of their construction. By proxy, commercial buildings have complicated wiring and electrical systems. Electrical work in the commercial market is best left to experienced, licensed professionals. If you're looking for the very best commercial electricians in Metro Indian Trailo, Engineered Electrical Solutions is here to serve you.
We have completed hundreds of commercial electrician projects for companies like Blue Oyster Restaurant, Shell Gas Stations, Flex Warehouses, Dentist Offices, and many more. With the most up-to-date equipment and years of professional experience, our team is ready to tackle your electrical problem, no matter how large.
A few of our most popular commercial and industrial electrical services include but are not limited to:
Your businesses' electrical system will trip when it has too much electricity running through it. These problems are very common in commercial properties and usually stem from one of three culprits: circuit overloads, short circuits, and ground fault surges. Obviously, when your circuits are tripped regularly, your business operations suffer. To help solve your circuit breaker problems, our commercial electricians will come to your location for in-depth troubleshooting. Once we discover the root cause, we'll get to work on repairing your circuit breaker, so you can continue working and serving your customers.
Like tripped circuit breakers, dimming or flickering lights are among the most common commercial electrical problems in South Carolina. These issues typically stem from poor electrical connections. These poor connections will usually cause sparks, which can start fires and wreak havoc on your commercial building. While dimming lights might seem minor, if you leave this problem to fester, you could be looking at permanent damage to your businesses' electrical systems. Given the danger involved in fixing this problem, it's important that you work with a licensed business electrician like Engineered Electrical Solutions as soon as you're able to.
Dead power outlets aren't always dangerous, unlike other recurring commercial electrical issues. They are, however, disruptive to your company's productivity. Dead outlets are common in older commercial buildings and are often caused by circuit overloads. Connecting multiple high-wattage devices and appliances to the same power socket can cause overheating. When the power outlet overheats, it can lead to tripped circuit breakers. In some cases, the live wire catches fire and burns until it is disconnected. For a reliable solution using high-quality switches, sockets, and circuit breakers, it's best to hire a professional business electrician to get the job done right.
Finding a real-deal, qualified commercial electrician in South Carolina is harder than you might think. Whether it's due to availability or budget, you might be tempted to hire a residential electrician for your commercial electrical problem. While it's true that great residential electricians can help solve commercial issues in theory, it's always best to hire a business electrician with professional experience.
Unlike their residential colleagues, commercial electricians are licensed to deal with different materials and procedures suited specifically for businesses. Commercial wiring is much more complex than residential, and is strategically installed with maintenance, repair, and changes in mind. Additionally, commercial properties usually use a three-phase power supply, necessitating more schooling, skills, and technical ability to service.
The bottom line? If you're a business owner with commercial electricity problems, it's best to work with a licensed commercial electrician, like you will find at Engineered Electrical Solutions.
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
We want to be sure every one of our customers is satisfied, which is why we offer a three-year guaranteed on our labor. If you're in need of an electrician for your home or business, give our office a call and discover the Engineered Electrical Solutions difference.
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It took a little while longer but we’ve got the first baby born in Cabarrus County in 2023.Cabarrus’ New Year Baby. Baby Evelyn “slept in” on New Year’s Day, according to our friends over at Atrium Health Cabarrus. But eventually Evelyn came into this world at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Mom Hailey Whitley and the whole family were quite happy.Evelyn weighed six pounds 13 ounces and was a bundle of joy to all.Little Evelyn was among several New Year’s babies born in the Atrium system &nd...
It took a little while longer but we’ve got the first baby born in Cabarrus County in 2023.
Cabarrus’ New Year Baby. Baby Evelyn “slept in” on New Year’s Day, according to our friends over at Atrium Health Cabarrus. But eventually Evelyn came into this world at 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1. Mom Hailey Whitley and the whole family were quite happy.
Evelyn weighed six pounds 13 ounces and was a bundle of joy to all.
Little Evelyn was among several New Year’s babies born in the Atrium system – all beautiful. Don’t you love babies?!
Another New Year’s tradition. Most of us try to lose weight and to be more physically fit after all the holiday eating. One of the best ways is to walk (or run or bike). We’ve got several good places to walk, but mostly you have to drive to get there – to the parks and greenways.
Kannapolis is pretty good downtown, so is Concord. But those are only a small parts of our community.
An organization called Walk Score ranked the walkability, mass transit systems and bikability of the larger cities across the country. Scores and more information can be found online walkscore.com. Walk Score is a project done by Redfin, a real estate company, and Front Seat, a business incubator that helps businesses use technology and data.
Concord and Kannapolis didn’t fare well in the survey. Kannapolis ranked 38th out of the 52 largest North Carolina cities. Concord was 47th.
For comparison, the “most walkable” place in North Carolina is Boone with a score of 49. The Mountaineer town didn’t have a mass transit score but had a 33 for biking. Asheville was second (37) with 28 for transit and 33 for biking. Elizabeth City was third with a 36 with no transit score and 49 for biking.
The three worst walking cities were Mint Hill, Indian Trail and Clemmons. It’s easy to see why. There are major highways running through them and lots of suburban sprawl.
Concord suffers from many of the same issues. I live off Rock Hill Church Road and a few weeks ago I told you about walking back home from the car shop. There are too few sidewalks and major highways with no good way to get from one side to the other.
Kannapolis is not quite as bad but still sidewalks are scarce except downtown and newer neighborhoods.
Charlotte came out a little better in the ranking 23th and Salisbury was 20th.
Other cities in the area ranked this way: Monroe 34th, Mooresville 43rd and Huntersville 48th.
Connecting the greenways certainly will help. Another suggestion I have is to put sidewalks on the outside of new neighborhood berms. I’m interested to see what happens on Montford Avenue on the outside of the new Piper Glen.
A new grocery store at Kellswater Bridge. Several of you reported that a sign for Lowe’s Foods has gone up on the corner of Kannapolis Parkway and Rogers Lake Road.
MPV Properties is developing a 25-acre site there adjacent to the Kellswater Bridge development. Eventually there is expected to be about a 1,000 residential units in that development.
Right now Lowe’s is the only thing we know that is going in the development. It appears the shopping center will have two other buildings.
The plans show eight outparcels surrounding the Lowe’s center. They range from 1.09 acres to 2.66 acres. The 2.66-acre piece is on the corner.
The plan also shows the future Northwest Cabarrus High School on the opposite side of Kannapolis Parkway.
Sheriff’s Office open house. The Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office will have an open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“Stop by the Cabarrus County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 for our Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” said Sgt. Cody Rominger. “We will have guided tours of the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center, displays from some of our specialized units, and refreshments. Officers from multiple divisions will be here to answer questions and a recruitment booth will be set up if you want to join our team! We hope to see you there!”
The sheriff’s office is at the corner of Corban Avenue and Church Street near the Cabarrus County Governmental Center and the Cabarrus County Courthouse.
I always say it looks like Gotham City with that big building blocking out the sun and casting shadows much of the day. The new courthouse is always massive.
Mini-rant but important. We’ve talked about this before, but it’s worth saying again. Yellow means caution and red means stop. It’s not speed up on yellow and go even faster on red.
This can be deadly mistake. Even if we arrive a few minutes late, let’s stop for signal lights. This problem seems to have gotten worse as traffic increases.
And while we’re ranting about road woes, slow down on Roberta Road near the new middle school and before you get to the round-about. We were at Frank Liske Park Monday and we literally heard tires screeching from the round-a-bout.
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INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — A local woman says she was tricked out of more than $20,000 after getting an email that looked like it came from Apple iTunes.Karla Timpani said the scam started with an email that said she owed more than $125. Now, she realizes there were red flags.“For God’s sake, read the letter, look for typos, because this letter was filled with typos,” she told Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke. “I just kick myself for not doing the things that I should have done.”Timpani said...
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — A local woman says she was tricked out of more than $20,000 after getting an email that looked like it came from Apple iTunes.
Karla Timpani said the scam started with an email that said she owed more than $125. Now, she realizes there were red flags.
“For God’s sake, read the letter, look for typos, because this letter was filled with typos,” she told Action 9′s Jason Stoogenke. “I just kick myself for not doing the things that I should have done.”
Timpani said she knew she didn’t owe any money and wanted to clear that up, so she called the phone number that was included in the email.
“I was in a hurry, and I wanted to get this done and over with,” she said.
Timpani said the person who answered her call pretended to be with Apple. He walked her through the steps to undo the charge, but it ended up looking like Apple owed her thousands of dollars.
“That should have been a flag, too,” she said.
Timpani said the man pretended to panic about losing his job and begged her to go buy Bitcoin and gift cards from various stores to cover the difference.
She fell for it.
“I really thought that I had made a mistake, and I was trying to do the right thing and give him his money back and not get him fired,” she said.
Her bank told her it was a scam, but by that point, she had handed over $23,000.
“I flipped out crying,” she said. “It’s a nightmare. I’m kicking myself all the time.”
Timpani reported the scam to Apple and multiple agencies, including the FBI.
“I felt so alone,” she said. “If I can help just one person not get scammed this way or any way, that is what I am after.”
Action 9 offers this advice: If you get an email saying you owe money or ordered something you know you didn’t and you are worried, don’t trust the contact information on the message. Look up the information for the company directly and find out for sure before you do anything else.
(Watch below: Watch out for new scam involving Facebook Marketplace, Zelle)
INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail has been allocating funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. ARPA’s goal is to combat the negative effects of COVID-19 by funding expenditures that improve or support the community.Through ARPA, the town was allocated $12.7 million to assist in the response to the pandemic and rebuild a stronger community. The funds allocated by the U.S. Treasury office have specific areas in which they can be spent; Public Health and Economic Impact Addressing COVID; Replacing ...
INDIAN TRAIL – The Town of Indian Trail has been allocating funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. ARPA’s goal is to combat the negative effects of COVID-19 by funding expenditures that improve or support the community.
Through ARPA, the town was allocated $12.7 million to assist in the response to the pandemic and rebuild a stronger community. The funds allocated by the U.S. Treasury office have specific areas in which they can be spent; Public Health and Economic Impact Addressing COVID; Replacing Lost Revenue; Providing Employee Premium Pay; and Infrastructure Investment (water and sewer, stormwater, or expanding access to broadband).
Indian Trail chose to use $10 million in ARPA funds to pay for the Union County Sheriff’s Office contract for the next two-and-a-half years. The town implemented this step using the approved Revenue Replacement Allowance.
By doing so, the town was able to create $10 million in surplus general funds to be used for projects to support the community.
To date, the town has been able to support the following organizations:
Athletic Associations
The town allocated $346,085 of fiscal year 2022 surplus funds to the Porter Ridge and Indian Trail athletic associations to support their programs, including field renovations, lighting upgrades and repairing ADA and safety hazards.
Local Fire Departments
Using $4,327,215 of the surplus funds, the town has purchased fire trucks for the Baker’s, Hemby Bridge and Stallings fire departments. The fire trucks are being custom built and are scheduled to be delivered sometime in fall 2023.
James B. Crump VFW Post 2423
The town provided $125,780 in surplus funds to the James B. Crump VFW Post 2423 to be used to make updates to the VFW Post building, including a new roof, kitchen upgrades, paint in the fellowship hall and additional storage.
Cameron’s House of Hope
Using $200,000 of surplus funds, the town was able to provide Cameron’s House of Hope with outdoor play equipment, athletic and exercise equipment, toys, clothes and a minibus to support their mission.
Water Lines
In partnership with Union County, the town is using $400,000 in surplus funds to provide water lines for Indian Trail residents in the Emerald Woods subdivision who are on well water.
Food for Families
Using $310,000 in surplus funds, the town will purchase a refrigerated truck, a refrigerator and freezer expansion, as well as non-perishable food items for the Food for Families backpack program, which supports students at local schools.
Union West Rotary
A $150,000 of the surplus funds will help the Union West Rotary purchase school supplies for the Back2School Bash; wheelchairs and walkers to support the Council on Aging; toys for the annual Holiday Heroes Toy Drive; and car seats and booster seats to support the Safe Kids Union County organization.
Indian Trail Lion’s Club
The Town will supply $11,000 of surplus funds to purchase a laptop and a special camera for the Indian Trail Lion’s Club to use during their free eye exams for children.
Common Heart
Using $165,000 in surplus funds, the town will purchase a walk-in cooler, a walk-in freezer, a commercial freezer, and a refrigerated truck for Common Heart to use when delivering food to residents in need.
Minibus
The town will use $90,000 of the surplus funds to buy a minibus for town hall. The bus will be used for field trips for the Primetime Players group as well as other activities that will support the residents.
“Receiving the ARPA funds was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the town,” said Adam McLamb, director of public works. “They allowed us to create surplus dollars in our general fund so we can support the local organizations that are helping our community. We continue to review requests from organizations and look forward to supporting additional projects and programs.”
Visit http://indiantrail.org/664/ARPA Funding for more information about the Town of Indian Trail and its use of ARPA funds.
Union County commissioners are considering rezoning an area of land off Ridge Road.UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Union County residents are fighting against a potential wastewater treatment plant in Indian Trail.The Union County board of commissioners said the current wastewater plant will age out very soon, and they wanted to have an open and transparent discussion with the community.The area that's being considered for rezoning is off Ridge road, and some residents came out to address many concerns.Some neighbors a...
Union County commissioners are considering rezoning an area of land off Ridge Road.
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Union County residents are fighting against a potential wastewater treatment plant in Indian Trail.
The Union County board of commissioners said the current wastewater plant will age out very soon, and they wanted to have an open and transparent discussion with the community.
The area that's being considered for rezoning is off Ridge road, and some residents came out to address many concerns.
Some neighbors also addressed concerns about loud noise and awful smells saying they don’t want a sewage treatment plant in their own backyard.
Officials said they say they’re not expecting bad odors to be a major issue, with their current wastewater treatment plants receiving limited complaints over the years.
Officials will be voting on this Monday, Nov. 7
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Separately, Charlotte Man Was Sentenced to 24 Months after His Federal Supervision Was Revoked for COVID-19 Relief Loan FraudCHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad sentenced Joseph Ransome, 51, of Indian Trail, N.C., to 30 months in prison for wire fraud yesterday, for defrauding the COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit program, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Conrad also ordered Ransome to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $44,172 i...
Separately, Charlotte Man Was Sentenced to 24 Months after His Federal Supervision Was Revoked for COVID-19 Relief Loan Fraud
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – U.S. District Judge Robert J. Conrad sentenced Joseph Ransome, 51, of Indian Trail, N.C., to 30 months in prison for wire fraud yesterday, for defrauding the COVID-19 Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefit program, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Judge Conrad also ordered Ransome to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $44,172 in restitution.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a federal lawenacted March 29, 2020, designed to provide emergency financial assistance, including expanded UI benefits, to millions of Americans suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to plea documents and statements made in court, from March 2020 through July 2020, Ransome received UI benefits to which he was not entitled. Court documents show that Ransome applied for fraudulent UI benefits in multiple states, including in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere. Ransome filed for the UI benefits based on fraudulent claims, including non-existent employment and false reason for termination. For example, Ransome falsely claimed to have been laid off from Walmart in North Carolina due to COVID-19, when in fact Ransome had been laid off due to misconduct. Ransome also falsely claimed prior employment at Target, BestBuy, Lowe’s, and Hobby Lobby, and falsely claimed that he had been laid off from some of these companies because he had been diagnosed with COVID-19 or due to lack of work because of the coronavirus when he had never in fact been employed by those companies. As a result of the fraudulent scheme, during the relevant time period, Ransome applied for more than $163,000 in fraudulent UI benefits provided under the expanded CARES Act.
In a separate case, Judge Conrad revoked Bryon Jones’s supervised release after the defendant violated its terms by engaging in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). According to court documents in this case, Jones, 66, of Charlotte, used false and fraudulent business information to apply for and receive through his business, Ramses Air Freight & Transport, Inc., $142,900 in COVID-19 relief funds disbursed by the SBA under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Jones, who was on a 10-year term of federal supervised release for a previous drug trafficking conviction, was ordered to serve 24 months in prison and five years of supervised release for the new violations.
In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney King commended the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the FBI, and the Atlanta Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of the Inspector General, for their investigation of the Ransome case. Jones’s investigation was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the SBA and the U.S. Probation Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Caryn Finley was in charge of the prosecution against Ransome. The Jones prosecution was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Graham Billings.
Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving COVID-19 can report it by calling the Department of Justice’s National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at: https://www.justice.gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form. Members of the public in the Western District of North Carolina are also encouraged to call 704-344-6222 to reach their local Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator.
