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December 2019

This Month’s Issue:

Back in April we started gathering votes for the 2019 Carolina’s Finest awards, and more than 1,300 of our readers answered the call! To those of you who voted, thank you for your picks — we’re happy to share them in this issue. Don’t miss your chance to vote next year; we’ll do it again starting in April 2020.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

6 Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Whether trimming a tree or lighting candles, stay fire safe this holiday season!

More Power

Blue Ridge Energy, Roanoke Electric Receive Community Solar Grants

Co-ops among only three state utilities selected for the NCWAP grants

More Power

Drone Solves Albemarle EMC Outage Mystery

The culprit went unseen by ground crews

More Power

Electric Vehicle Interest Grows Among NC Co-op Members

Expect to see more EVs on the road in coming years

More Power

NCEMC Receives $16.6 million in Funding for Catawba Nuclear Station

USDA loan will be used to make plant improvements

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Savory Treats to Feed a Crowd

Holiday Baked Brie and Cheese Buds

Carolina Living

Memory-making Holiday Activities

Ready to bond? Try these creative ideas!

Carolina Living

7 Strategies for Gifting on Budget

Spread holiday cheer without going broke

Carolina Living

5 Steps to Prep for Home Fire Safety

Have a plan and put it in action

Carolina Bookshelf

Carolina Bookshelf

Jacob’s Bell: A Christmas Story

A novel by John Snyder

Carolina Bookshelf

The Queen of Hearts

A novel by Kimmery Martin

Carolina Bookshelf

Kiln to Kitchen

Recipes and pottery

Carolina Bookshelf

The Dark of the Island

A mystery/thriller by Philip Gerard

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Energy Sense

Bright Ideas for Smart Home Lighting

Features are impressive but can be pricey

Feature Story

Fraser Firs: North Carolina’s Christmas Gift to the Nation

NC trees are big business

NC Outdoors

Woodcock Await Upland Hunters

‘Timberdoodles’ are a solitary alternative for dove hunters

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Entertainment

2019 Carolina's Finest

Food & Drink

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Shopping

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Travel

Viewpoints

A Thoughtful Approach to Keeping Lines Clear

Right-of-way management is incredibly valuable for reliability and cost savings at your electric co-op

Energy

Light Loads for Faster Drying Times

Sorting your laundry can mean savings on your energy bill

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