Issues

August 2022

This Month’s Issue: Youth Tour Adventures

For more than 50 years, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have been sponsoring the annual Youth Tour, an opportunity for high schoolers from around the state to visit Washington, D.C., to see the sights and meet with elected officials. We’ve been wanting to feature Youth Tourists on our cover since 2020, but unfortunately the pandemic made it necessary to host virtual events over the past two years. This year they were back in D.C. to make new friends and create lifelong memories. Learn more »

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

What Is the Cost of Rooftop Solar, and How Long Do Panels Last?

Big questions about our brighter future

More Power

New Lineworker Training Unit Creates Realistic Experience

NC co-ops are industry leaders in using the technology

More Power

North Carolina Cooperatives Engage Legislators at Home and on Capitol Hill

Co-op leaders move toward a Brighter Future for rural communities

Carolina Kitchen

Mississippi Mud Cake

Tom’s Turkey Meatloaf

Asparagus and Sugar Snaps

Pesto Potato Salad

Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa

Piña Colada Sweet Potato Ice Pops

Carolina Living

Carolina People

Saddle Up and Read

Caitlin Gooch is an equestrian encouraging children to achieve literary excellence

NC Outdoors

Fishing for the Big Bucks

Big Rock tournament winners took home a record purse

Carolina Living

Protecting Children in a Digital Age

Tips to help protect your children and family in this digital age

Carolina Living

Make Memories Last a Lifetime

Preserving precious moments to share for generations

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Carolina Creators

Larry & Joe

This Durham-based duo performs a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music

Energy Sense

Ready, Set, (Your) Thermostat!

The right settings can help save energy

Tip Of The Month

Seal the gaps

Use spray foam to seal air leaks and holes around plumbing fixtures

Viewpoints

Broadening Horizons on the 2022 Youth Tour

EnergyUnited’s Madeline Hiteshue represents NC on the 2022 Youth Leadership Council

Carolina Adventures

Fun for All at NC Children’s Museums

Find a museum near you to beat the summer heat

Where in Carolina Country is This?

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