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April 2021

This Month’s Issue: Pets on Parade

During an editorial planning meeting a few months back, someone posed the question: Would readers be interested in sharing pet photos? Well, we got our answer. Following our call for entries, more than 1,000 of you took the time to send in pictures of your beloved dogs, cats, birds, lizards — and a few hedgehogs. See some of our favorites, including additional winners available only on this website.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Safe, Sustainable Nuclear Power

Nuclear energy is key to a brighter future for electric co-op members

More Power

Q&A: The 2021 Texas Blackouts

Differences between NC co-ops and the Texas power grid

More Power

Co-ops Meet Virtually for Annual Meeting

NC’s Wynn delivers final remarks as national board president

Carolina Kitchen

Poppy Seed Cake

Bacon Cheeseburger ‘Brittle’

Doggone Good Chicken Salad & Deviled Eggs

Furbaby Watermelon Colada Coolers

Kitty Shrimp & ‘Grits’ Bites

Sweet Tater & Peanut Butter Doggie Ice Cream

Strawberry Vanilla Simple Syrup

Jell-O Pudding Pecan Pie

Hot ‘n’ Honey Pickled Mustard Seeds

Buttermilk Green Goddess Dressing

Roasted Veggies & Shrimp Skewers

Keto Cheerwine Glazed Ribs

Low-Carb Cheerwine Cherry Cheesecake Fluff

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Communicating Better With Masks

Improve your conversations through mindful communication

Carolina Living

Amazing Shelter Dog Makeovers

Terrific transformations thanks to love and grooming

Carolina Living

Redecorate With Natural Elements Plus Color

Refresh your home, from flooring to plant life

I Remember

I Remember

Music and Fish Camps

I Remember

Ice Cream Road Trips

I Remember

The Mother’s Day Gift

I Remember

Hiking Surprise

I Remember

The Life of an Egg Basket 

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Energy Sense

Save Energy in the Garden

Skip the tilling for efficiencies all around

Carolina Gardens

Easter Lilies 101

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Carolina Creators

Blue Ridge Vision

Art by David Westwood

Carolina People

Author, Advocate, Entrepreneur

Etaf Rum’s creativity takes different forms in Rocky Mount

Picture Perfect Pets

Callie the Border Collie Mix

Honorable Mention: Funniest Pet

Carolina Adventures

A Brush with the Paranormal

Bigfoot is helping put Littleton on the map

Picture Perfect Pets

Prickly Pear the Hedgehog

Picture Perfect Pets

Winston the Chameleon

Picture Perfect Pets

Walter the Cavapoo

Picture Perfect Pets

Trouble the Cat

Picture Perfect Pets

Trigger the German Pointer

Picture Perfect Pets

Theo the Tuxedo Kitten

Picture Perfect Pets

Ruby the Chihuahua

Picture Perfect Pets

Reese the Ragdoll

Picture Perfect Pets

Peanutt the Guinea pig

Picture Perfect Pets

Miss Kitty

Picture Perfect Pets

Mack the Golden Retriever

Picture Perfect Pets

Leia the Star Wars Pup

Picture Perfect Pets

Harvey the Springer Spaniel

Picture Perfect Pets

Griffin the Pup

Picture Perfect Pets

Bella the Birthday Dog

Cover Photo Winner

Viewpoints

Reflections on Two Years of National Service

Outgoing national Board President Curtis Wynn on his transformative experience

Tip Of The Month

Watch Your Water Heater Settings

If the temperature is set too high, you could be wasting energy

Digital Extras

Guard Your Garden from Deer

Keep pests at bay and your yard off the menu

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