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August 2024

This Month’s Issue: The Mountains Are Calling

The first time I lived in North Carolina was just after college, when I stayed with a friend in Asheville for a fall season. I worked at Mast General Store, mainly folding Carhartts (never lucky enough to work the candy section), and explored the surrounding mountains, valleys and towns. I was also amazed at just how many tourists flock to the region that time of year — busloads would pull up in front of the store on their way to experience peak leaf season. Western North Carolina is drawing even more tourists these days, and we’re sharing a little bit about what makes it so special in this issue. Also, learn how electric co-ops are using renewable energy.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Teachers: Apply Now for Bright Ideas Grant

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives spark innovation in the classroom

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Powering Our Lives: Renewable Energy

Solar power is a sustainable part of electric co-ops’ fuel mix

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Randolph EMC’s Dale Lambert Retires After Decades of Service

Dennis Mabe selected as incoming CEO

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Small Town, Big Opportunities

Blue Ridge Energy invests in a local economy

Carolina Kitchen

Roasted Figs

Low-Sugar Peach Cobbler

Melty pockets of jammy blueberries join fresh, bright local peaches in this biscuit-topped cobbler. You’d think there’s little room for improvement until you plop generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into that warm bed of tart-sweet fruit.

Sparkling Cantaloupe Agua Fresca

Zucchini Pesto

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

How Do You Carolina Country?

Mountain edition

Carolina Living

Transform Your Garden Path

A step-by-step guide to craft your own DIY stepping stones

Carolina Living

Be Environmentally Conscious at Home

Live more sustainably with these five easy tips

Carolina Living

Gliders of the Night Sky

The secret lives of Carolina northern flying squirrels

More from this issue

Carolina Gardens

Drought Busters

Call on these hearty perennials to beat the heat

Energy Sense

A Guide to EV Ownership

Be in-the-know before going electric

Tip Of The Month

Avoid False Temperature Readings

Optimize energy efficiency by ensuring your thermostat is free from obstructions

Viewpoints

One Phone Call Could Save a Life

Contact NC 811 to identify and mark underground utility lines

Carolina Adventures

A Weekend Trip Over the Rainbow

The Land of Oz comes to life on Beech Mountain

Where in Carolina Country is This?

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