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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Global Connections

Electric cooperatives make an impact at home and abroad

Richmond Hill

A restored Yadkin County homestead and grounds recall a lion of the law

How to grill meats, fruits and vegetables

Grilling offers a convenient and heart-healthy way to prepare food, if done right.

Ingathering

Presbyterian churches in Hoke County and Robeson County carry on a longtime autumn tradition

When power and poles first came to rural Polk County

Cooperatives nationwide hired local men to help raise poles that first brought electricity to rural areas.

Pretty peculiar!

The New River, which runs through North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia...

Do your homework for back-to-school gadgets

Gone are the days when back-to-school shopping meant buying only notebooks, pencils and backpacks.