Issues

March 2021

This Month’s Issue: Time to Get Gardening

More time indoors this winter has many of us itching to get outside as the weather warms. And in this issue, we’re giving you a great excuse to do just that — from growing your own food to supporting pollinators, a garden is a great way to spend some time in the sun. Also, find ways to be more energy efficient on the farm.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Bright Ideas Grants Help Support COVID-19 Response

Funding through the program now totals $13.6 million

More Power

‘Keeping the Lights On’ License Plate Donations Top $25,000

Specialty license plate supports NC Jaycee Burn Center

More Power

National Renewables Leader Joins NCEMC

Amadou Fall has been named COO of the generation and transmission co-op

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Delicious, Affordable Recipes

Step up to the plate with affordable, flavorful dishes

Carolina Living

5 Tips for Keeping Your Mouth Healthy

At-home oral care routines more important than ever

Carolina Living

During Hard Times: Accentuate the Positive

Reach out to friends for stress relief

More from this issue

Carolina Creators

“Strange Fascination”

By Chatham County Line

On The House

Energy Efficiency on the Farm

Find ways to save on bills and reduce maintenance

Carolina People

Electric Co-op Supports Record-Setting Walk

Tara Dower hiked the Mountains-to-Sea Trail with help from Four County EMC

Carolina Gardens

Explore an Array of Black-Eyed Susans

Plus Garden To-Do’s for March

Recipe Roundup

Dinner’s On You!

9 recipes plus 4 tips to help you deliver dinner to a neighbor in need

Tip Of The Month

Don’t “Freeze” Your Budget

If your fridge or freezer is too cold, it could cost you

Viewpoints

Please Move Over for Roadside Crews

Help give utility crews a work environment that's as safe as possible

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