Elizabeth Leland devoted 40 years to newspaper journalism, but her biggest passions include family, equality, hiking, sailing – and an eternal quest for the best bean burger.
Elizabeth Leland
illumination Contributor
Line worker has become a social media celebrity
His passion helped save uninhabited barrier island
DeAndrea Salvador works to help people cut energy costs
Tornado destroyed house, but not their hope
Crews train for rescues on the raging river
Linemen overcome rugged terrain to restore power
How strong readers become a strong workforce
He found his calling at the top of a power pole
Outage alert system helps keep you informed
River advocate paddled her way into the hall of fame
After Hurricane Maria, duty called him home to help
Restoring power in Puerto Rico was ‘experience of a lifetime’
The courage to forgive, the power of healing
How sea oats make beautiful beaches possible
Going strong after 60 years on the job
A soldier and the dog that saved his life
With Hurricane Irma gaining speed, lessons from Houston
Lineworkers 'did their part' to help fight deadly wildfires
Anti-theft team cracks down on gas thieves
Help for those pursuing the great adventure in college
Meet Paul Beatty, historian in a hard hat
Heroic lineworkers saved cardiac arrest victim's life
Carolinas rivers inspired a unique sculpture
Meet Mike Haynes. He helps keep the power on
Rare spider lilies beckon on the Catawba River
High-voltage testing lab works to keep linemen safe
