Howard Corey with NC811 explains why you need to call 811 before you dig Author: Tosha Brown (WFMY News2) Published: 12:52 PM EDT April 22, 2021 Updated: 12:52 PM EDT April 22, 2021 GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's spring time, are you're probably ready to start landscaping your yard and getting your gardens ready. Digging in your yard seems simple. It's your yard right? But did you know every 9 minutes an underground utility line is damaged? And when you start digging without knowing where utility lines are you and your neighbors are now sitting in the dark. That's why 811 offers it's services for *free* to you. So you know where you can dig safely without causing any damage.