Issues

April 2025

This Month's Issue: Mountain Adventures

Each April we focus on travel destinations as folks start making plans for spring and summer vacations. In this issue, we’re exploring spots in a region that’s open for business and ready to have you back: Western North Carolina. Although recovery in the wake of Hurricane Helene has been slow going, several communities have rebuilt — learn more. Also, read about a special tribute to lineworkers.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Restoring power in the mountains

North Carolina's electric cooperatives’ Hurricane Helene story

More Power

Register for a ‘Pop-up’ Co-op Leadership Camp

Cooperative Leadership Camp participants experience a day in the life of a lineworker

More Power

Union Power Cooperative Honors Lineworkers Through Sculpture

A tribute to lineworkers, in bronze

Carolina Kitchen

JoJo’s Carrot Cake

Provolone Cheese Provoleta

Chimichurri Two Ways

More from this issue

Carolina People

Casting History in Bronze

Stephen Smith applies ancient technique to modern subjects

Carolina Living

Finding Your Path

How to choose the right hiking trail

Energy Sense

Prep Now for Summer Savings

Beat the heat with springtime planning

Tip Of The Month

Turn Your Suds into Savings

Save energy (and money) by washing your clothes in cold water

Viewpoints

Brighter Days are Ahead for WNC

The resilience of Western NC creates a special bond amidst Hurricane Helene recovery

April

Ginger Lilies are Worth the Wait

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Carolina Adventures

Wilmington Welcomes Spring with Southern Blooms

The North Carolina Azalea Festival is a local tradition

Where in Carolina Country is This?

Check it Out

Explore Past Issues

View All Past Issues