July 2013
Feature Stories
Pioneers of American forest management got their start in western North Carolina.
The Quilt Trails of the Tar River
Traditional quilt block art marks significant places of the region
It’s everywhere in mid-summer, but it’s also delicious, nutritious and versatile
The Rural Electric Youth Tour to Washington
Then & Now
Departments
Help for woodland owners in 5 counties
Cooling warm rooms
Anyone who tries to steal electricity by rigging a meter commits a crime and endangers lives
How to recognize and treat heat-related conditions
Savings options for education expenses
Preparing now will help you handle college costs later
When babies graduate to solid foods
Look for healthy options as you expand your baby’s diet
It’s rare, but it’s there on our shores
Bodie Island Lighthouse is open for climbing
How to keep your home happy and healthy
