Issues

June 2025

This Month’s Issue: For the Love of the Game

You can’t beat a good game, from T-ball to pro sports, whether you’re on the field or just watching the action. We cover a lot in this issue, including readers’ memories of the best sports moment (I’m an Auburn fan — it was the winning touchdown of the 2013 Iron Bowl, although some may disagree). Also, don’t miss NC State Women’s Basketball Coach Wes Moore’s thoughts on electric co-op sponsored sports camps in this month’s Viewpoints.

—Scott Gates, editor

Carolina Kitchen

Walking Mexican Street Corn

Enjoy your shindig with this simple, make-ahead side made for snacking. Prepare ingredients a day ahead and stir together at serving time for guests to “walk and talk” while feasting.

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Adventure Hobbies: From Forests to Forgotten Cities

Explore the world around you with four exciting outdoor activities

Carolina Living

Planning for a Positive Economic Future

Financial literacy tips for teens

Carolina Living

Find Your Flow (or Your Fire) With These Indoor Sports

Whether solitary or social, there’s an indoor sport for your style

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More Power

Co-op Leaders Engage Congressional Leaders

Electric cooperative leaders advocate for smart energy policies on Capitol Hill

More Power

Two NC Co-ops Support Amazon.com Projects

Four County EMC and Jones-Onslow EMC help facilitate new Amazon distribution centers

Energy Sense

Efficiency Tips for New Homes

From cutting edge to tried-and-true

Tip Of The Month

Keep it Cool and Cook Smart This Summer

Grill or go no-bake to save energy and stay cool

Viewpoints

Coaching for the Future

Basketball sports camp helps young women find their true potential on and off the court

Carolina Adventures

Celebrating Ground Steak

A humble sandwich, now revered as culinary history

Where in Carolina Country is This?

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