June 2016
Feature Stories
Community Projects Thrive with Electric Co-op Funding
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have used federal funding to channel $52 million for economic development across the state.
Thanks to board, staff and member-owners
Plastic Bottles Can Mean Jobs For North Carolinians
The state’s plastic recycling business is booming, but a locally sourced supply of bottles is not.
North Carolina’s Lavender Landscapes
Fragrant, spiky, delicate lavender blooms draw visitors to farms across the state.
Departments
Empowering the Communities We Serve
N.C.’s Electric Cooperatives Move Forward, Fearlessly
Lumbee River EMC Goes ‘Net-Positive’
Youth Education Scholarships Awarded at N.C. Electric Cooperatives’ Annual Meeting
National Initiative Connects Veterans to Electric Co-ops
Power Plant Staff Receive 10-Year Safety Award
NCSU Researchers Predict Active Hurricane Season
Eight Elements to Create an Inviting Space