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Issues

April 2018

This Month’s Issue: Carolina Country Adventures

Our April issue has arrived! For more than 20 years running, we’ve used this time of year to highlight destinations around the state with our annual travel guide. We hope you enjoy visiting these stops as much as we enjoyed writing about them. And thank you to all who shared can’t miss roadside attractions.

— Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Co-op Leaders Leave Annual Meeting Enlightened, Inspired

Sessions focus on how co-ops are leading the energy future

More Power

10 Electrical Safety Tips for Spring

Be safe outside around electricity

More Power

Blue Ridge Energy Trims Trees by Helicopter

Aerial blades make quick work of right-of-way management

Tarheel Tidbits

Tarheel Tidbits

A Good Read: Hey, Coach!

Capturing the energy and fun of youth soccer

Tarheel Tidbits

Calling all Swashbucklers and Mermaids

PirateFest is April 13 & 14, 2018, in Greenville

Tarheel Tidbits

‘Mazes & Brain Games’ in Raleigh

NC Museum of Natural Sciences exhibit will get you thinking

Tarheel Tidbits

Green Thumbs in the Classroom

Kids get their hands dirty through Project Learning Garden

More from this issue

Carolina Gardens

Growing Glory on a Vine

Plus Garden To Do’s for April

Energy Sense

Managing a Renovation Contractor

How to manage effectively after hiring is complete

On The House

Mowing with Electricity

Weigh the benefits of using an electric lawn mower

Carolina People

Lady of Tradition

Bluegrass master Lorraine Jordan is helping the next generation

Carolina Living

Co-ops Award $650,000 in Education Grants in 2017

Teachers fund innovative projects through Bright Ideas program

Carolina Living

Spring Cleansing

Freshen up your home using these tricks

Carolina Adventures

Burnsville: Family Adventure Under the Stars

A galaxy surrounds this vibrant mountain town

Carolina Adventures

Elkin: A Spirited Foothills Town

Sample wine and tap your feet to live music in the Yadkin Valley

Carolina Adventures

Toys for All Ages, on Display

The NC Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures preserves treasures from the past

Carolina Adventures

Hit the Road on NC’s Scenic Byways

Routes preserve character and legacy throughout the state

Carolina Adventures

Farm Dining in the Piedmont

Onsite meals bring new meaning to ‘farm-to-table’ dining

Carolina Adventures

The Seagrove Pottery Experience

Piedmont artisan area is a dream come true for pottery lovers

Viewpoints

Life as a Lineman

EnergyUnited Crew Leader Shay Reed reflects on his career thus far

Carolina Adventures

Your Favorite Roadside Attractions

Top picks from our readers

Carolina Adventures

Nature and History in Harmony at Pettigrew State Park

A northeastern NC state park and a historic site are intertwined in time and place

Carolina Adventures

Dive into Maritime History

Visit a blockade runner where she’s rested for 150 years

Carolina Adventures

Take a Ride on the Beach

Saddle up and see the Outer Banks from a new perspective

Carolina Adventures

Smartphones ease travel stress

Optimize your phone for your next adventure

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