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July 2020

This Month’s Issue: Cooling Off

If anything makes the heat of summer more bearable, it’s time on the water. In this issue we’re happy to share reader memories of their favorite swimming holes — some from days past, some more recent — as well as a few stories from our coast. Also, don’t miss news on how electric co-ops across the state are helping build local economies, bringing in new investments and new jobs.

—Scott Gates, editor

Carolina Kitchen

America’s Birthday Cake

What better way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday than with juicy red North Carolina-grown watermelon? Make our Watermelon Cake your centerpiece with extra wedges piled all around for a crowd!

Let Freedom Ring Deviled Egg Dip

Everybody loves deviled eggs, but nobody loves peeling them! Free yourself from the stress of perfectly peeled eggs and just make this dip! Still delicious and very forgiving when it comes to “ugly” eggs.

Pepper Chicken Salad

“We eat salads year ‘round and always keep a bowl full of some sort of salad. By making different ones that are easy to make and eat, I will reach for the bowl of salad every time. After all, the salad is ready to eat.”—Katie Martin

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Beneath Still Waters

The hidden world of the American alligator

Carolina Living

Affordable Summer Memories

Save money while making the most of your vacation

Carolina Living

Experience the Magic of Outdoor Movie Nights

Easy backyard setup ideas for cozy summer evenings

Carolina Living

4 Ways to Save Some Dough in Your Kitchen

Maximize Groceries, Minimize Waste

Carolina Living

3 Fun Ways to Motivate Kids to Save Energy

Energy education can be fun for kids

Carolina Living

Summertime Staycation

Create an at-home your family will always remember

Carolina Living

5 DIY Projects Around the House

Enhance your home with these easy improvements

Your Power

Your Power

Supporting Music on the Global Stage

Mojotone earned Exporter of the Year honors for its global business success

Your Power

NC Electric Co-ops Advocate for Rural Communities at Rally in Raleigh

North Carolina electric co-ops bring the voices of rural communities to lawmakers in Raleigh

Your Power

Technology Leader Named COO of NCEMC

Chris VanLokeren to help lead NCEMC through a changing energy landscape

Your Power

NC Co-ops Position for Economic Development Opportunities

Projects around the state bring jobs and new investments

Your Power

Co-ops Offer Resources for COVID‑19 Hardships

New website provides information for those in need of assistance

Your Power

Haywood EMC and Tri-County EMC to host Kenan Fellows

NC co-op shave hosted nine Kenan Fellows since 2014

More from this issue

Up Front

A Shared History to be Proud of

NC’s electric co-ops celebrate a shared history of service, community and rural electrification

Up Front

Growing Our Economy, Together

Electric co-ops play an integral role in economic development throughout the state

Energy Sense

Efficiency Saves on Bills and Brings Relief

An energy efficient home is a comfortable home

On The House

Co-ops Through the Decades

Some things change, some stay the same

On The House

Keeping Track of Energy Use at Home

Use data to wrangle unwanted loads

Carolina Creators

“What You Wanted”

By the Moore Brothers

Carolina People

Chasing the Flag

Heath Trigg is fulfilling a dream at Heritage Flag Co.

Carolina Adventures

Honoring 250 Years of Independence

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with history, heritage and fun

Carolina Snapshots

Ice Cream

Reader submitted photos

Tip Of The Month

Give the Grid a Break

Help improve reliability with small adjustments

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Remembering Tommy

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Pamlico River Relaxation

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

The Jason Hole

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Makeshift Dam

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Memories of the Mud

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Oak Island Art Keeps Beach Alive

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Off the Paddleboard

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Our Little Mermaid

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

A Peaceful Spot

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Priceless Memories of Irish Creek

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Swimming Hole Celebration

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Swimmin’ Spot Smiles

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Head Down to Creek Town

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Under My Leaning Tree

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Walking on Clouds

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

Clubhouse Under the Falls

Our Readers’ Favorite Swimmin’ Spots

A Special Place

NC Outdoors

An Old Favorite Lure for Bass Fishing

The floating worm isn’t new, but it sure works

Tip Of The Month

Homebound Savings

Keep an eye on your energy use from the comfort of your couch

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