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Bright Ideas in NC Classrooms

Seven of the 600+ co-op-sponsored projects from the 2016-2017 school year

Carolina Kitchen

Sweet Potato Hushpuppies

Grilled Lemon-Basil Pork Chops with Orzo

Spiked Apple Cider

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Carolina People

Find Fall Apples off the Beaten Path

Enjoy the fruits of Ashe County orchards or plant your own

Co-ops Support STEM Education

The Kenan Fellows Program brings classroom concepts to life for teachers

A Book Lover’s Vision Unites a Community

Janet Burgiss turned a book club into a county-wide program

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Carolina Adventures

Find Fall Apples off the Beaten Path

Enjoy the fruits of Ashe County orchards or plant your own

Countdown to the Eclipse

North Carolina prepares for a rare celestial event

See NC by Train (and a Discounted Fare)

Special $5 kids’ fares are available through August 2017

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Your Energy

Small Appliance Savings

Tips for Heating on a Tight Budget

Resources are available to those concerned about the chill of winter

Winter Heating System Tune-Up

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What people are saying

A Guide to North Carolina’s Electric Power Providers
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Ocracoke ♥ Figs
Thanks for sharing your love of Ocracoke figs with us. Looking forward to having you join our great state!

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Ocracoke ♥ Figs
I first read about Ocracoke Island and its figs in a National Geographic article during the late 1960s. Finally, a few years ago, I was...

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Indian Arrowheads of the Piedmont
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