August 2013
Feature Stories
Further adventures of the Homestead Redhead.
Energy + sustainability = a bright future for rural students
The STEM program of NC New Schools makes college-level learning more accessible for high school students
A boy and a duck grow up together.
Fresh peaches and cream at two Sandhills markets.
North Carolina scenes share the movie spotlight.
The 2013 Youth Tour brought back pictures and memories.
Departments
Toward a secure, clean and affordable energy future
By Mitchell Keel
Lumbee River EMC loan helps Red Springs Rescue Squad
Early bird deadline for Bright Ideas grant
Types of automatic lighting controls
Funding help to install solar hot water on dairy farms
Federal appliance standards do work
Scam targets Spanish-speaking cooperative members
How to operate a portable generator safely
Use the correct size generator and run it safely.
Painting cabinets in the kitchen and bath
Pack savings into your vacations
New resources help boaters avoid electrical dangers
Stay hardy with nutritious food and good hygiene