Issues

January 2020

This Month’s Issue:

Our annual photo contest continues to prove two things. One: North Carolina has unmatched natural beauty and vibrant communities full of amazing people. Two: Carolina Country readers have a particular knack for capturing all of this with their cameras. Enjoy a few of our favorite photos in this issue from more than 600 entries

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Retired Chaplain Embodies the Spirit of the NC Jaycee Burn Center

Aftercare program provides spiritual and mental healing

More Power

Electric Vehicles and the Grid

What will power all those new cars?

More Power

Kenan Fellow Gets Real World Lessons for the Classroom

Watch Pamela Johnson’s experience with Union Power Cooperative

More from this issue

On The House

Should I Vent My Range Hood?

Venting a range hood can cause a small but necessary energy loss

On The House

Convenience & Energy Savings with Smart Speakers

Smart home applications make for the gift that keeps on giving

Carolina People

Jones-Onslow EMC Member Receives National Honor

Mary Ann LeRay was honored in Touchstone Energy’s #WhoPowersYou Contest

Carolina People

Growing Health & Growing Leaders

The Rev. Richard Joyner is nurturing a healthier community in Edgecombe County

Carolina Music

“Dance by the Riverside”

By Jordan Okrend

Carolina Bookshelf

A Good Read: Beyond the Frozen Forest

Faith-based children’s book about decisions

Carolina Living

Five Ways to Bust the Clutter

Want to be organized? Get into the zone by creating one.

Carolina Living

Five Ways to Protect Your Digital Home

Stay informed to keep out cybercriminals

Viewpoints

Tech-Driven Cooperation

Technology is taking our spirit of cooperation to new levels

Carolina Adventures

Meet North Carolina’s First Dog Travel Agent

Mo shares pawsome tips on traveling with four-legged friends

Carolina Adventures

All Hands on Deck!

The Battleship North Carolina is a stimulating place to visit

NC Outdoors

Beginner Tips for Becoming a Hunter

Success in the field starts with a support system

Carolina Adventures

Hit the High Country Slopes

Boone is the gateway to the ‘Ski Capital of the South’

Energy

Let the Sunshine In!

Take advantage of daylight to warm your home in winter

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