The magazine of North Carolina's electric cooperatives

Up, Up and Away

Get a taste of Iredell County on the ground and above the trees

Carolina Kitchen

Crispy Butterscotch Cookies

Ranch, Cheddar and Cauliflower Crackers

Crispy Fried Sesame Shrimp Toast

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Carolina People

Neal Thomas

This Wendell native has a talent for making baskets

Queen of the Drive-In

Sherry Barnes turned tragedy into a triumph

Alleghany Teacher’s ‘Bright Ideas’ Take Students on Problem-Solving Adventures

Cecelia Hampton is a decorated Bright Ideas teacher from Sparta Elementary

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Your Energy

Now Is The Time to Seal Those Drafty Windows

Before the winter chill arrives!

Insulation For Energy Savings

Know your region’s recommended R-value

Lower Your Water Heating Costs

Installing low-flow fixtures can help you save energy (and money)

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Carolina Adventures

3 Haunting Tales from North Carolina

The Old North State is rife with spooky spots

Up, Up and Away

Get a taste of Iredell County on the ground and above the trees

5 Unique Natural Wonders

NC provides rich adventures for environmental enthusiasts

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What people are saying

Indian Arrowheads of the Piedmont
Today we found our 1st arrowhead in the river that runs through our property. It looks like white clearish quartz. But I started to look...

Marcie Snipes

The riddle of sweet Betsy
Do you have any Sweet Betsy sprouts available. I’d be willing to come dig up if you’d share. 9194223995

Sandy Akins

The riddle of sweet Betsy
I saw that you are willing to share some sprouts from your Sweet Betsy Bush. I had one from my grandmother and some reason it has died. I...

Sandy Akins