August 2011
Feature Stories
A love affair with one of summer’s great delights.
You can’t beat that with a stick!
How Wake Electric made a woman and her gardens happy.
A watercolor rendering of an Ashe County landmark.
Western North Carolina natives are growing wild
Look out! Those invading plants don’t belong here!
How to know and grow your native landscape
Departments
First Person
The party line vs. common sense
Max Walser observes common sense vs. the party line in Congress.
More Power
This deal was too good to be true
North Carolina's clean energy resources
Students represent their cooperatives on the annual tour of Washington, D.C.
Wake Electric cited for environmental efforts
U.S. nuclear reactors are deemed safe
Efficiency upgrades that make sense
I Remember
Your Energy, Your Future
Do your homework for back-to-school gadgets
Gone are the days when back-to-school shopping meant buying only notebooks, pencils and backpacks.
How to grill meats, fruits and vegetables
Grilling offers a convenient and heart-healthy way to prepare food, if done right.
Getting the most out of portable generators
Portable generators can keep the convenience of electricity flowing during a power outage.
Country Store
On the Bookshelf
Untold Stories Of Old Currituck Duck Clubs
Animal Adventures In North Carolina
The New Southern Garden Cookbook
Tar Heel Lessons
Getting To Know… “Catfish” Hunter
The New River, which runs through North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia...
Carolina Compass
Topsail has all the requirements for summer fun.
A restored Yadkin County homestead and grounds recall a lion of the law
Carolina Gardens
What you need to know about growing grass in North Carolina
On The House
When should you change filters for your HVAC system?
How much will I really save?
Carolina Kitchen
