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April 2019

This Month’s Issue:

April is the time of year when we here at Carolina Country go all out to round up the best travel ideas in North Carolina. In this issue we’re heading to the big cities of Charlotte and Raleigh to see what they have to offer, as well as exploring some “trails” from around the state that you won’t need a hiking stick for.

As you explore these destinations, rest assured you’re never far from an electric co-op. Thank you to North Carolina’s electric cooperatives for sponsoring this travel content.

—Scott Gates, editor

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The Work of a Lineman

A 12-year-old’s ode to her grandfather’s work on the lines

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NC Meter School Tackles Grid Tech

A long-standing conference keeps meter and substation experts in the know

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Bright Ideas Educational Grants Set Record in 2018

Co-ops awarded $675,000 to K-12 teachers last year

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NC’s Wynn Elected to Lead National Board

The Roanoke Electric Cooperative CEO was elected board president in March

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Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103

John Stackhouse founded the center with electric co-ops nearly 40 years ago

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Energy Sense

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Telling fact from fiction for seven energy saving claims

Carolina Gardens

Count on Catmint for Reliable, Showy Flowers

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Carolina People

Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Is Good for the Soul

Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson’s restaurant offers Southern and Soul Food in Winston-Salem

Carolina Living

Security Steps for Your Next Vacation

Going on a trip? Consider these devices to protect your home

Carolina Adventures

Spend a Weekend in Raleigh on a Budget

The City of Oaks offers something for everyone

Carolina Adventures

Three Family-Friendly Days in Charlotte

Take a weekend trip to the Queen City for big-city fun

Viewpoints

Building a Brighter Energy Future, Together

National co-op Board President Curtis Wynn outlines his vision for the future

Carolina Adventures

Hear the Horns, Feel the Beat on African American Music Trails

Small-town hot spots celebrate Eastern NC’s musical roots

Carolina Adventures

Journey Along the Writers’ Path

Travel the literary highway in North Carolina’s Piedmont

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Set Sail on the Albemarle Loop

A nautical trail gives boaters access to waterfront gems

Carolina Adventures

Explore NC’s Barn Quilt Trail

Barn quilts connect the history, culture and fabric of communities

Energy

Guilt-Free Streaming

The right equipment keeps the episodes rolling without breaking the bank

Carolina Adventures

Cruising the Americas

On the open sea or a river, cruising offers a convenient getaway

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