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November 2023

This Month’s Issue: Carolina’s Finest

In this issue we’re pleased to share results from our fifth annual Carolina’s Finest reader choice awards. You may have noticed voting was conducted a little differently this year — we opened it up for nominations in April, followed by a voting period to choose the best from three finalists in each category. All finalists represented some of the best our state has to offer, but see who came out on top. Also, with the holidays just around the corner, we’re reflecting on family from the co-op perspective. I share my thoughts in this month’s Viewpoints.

—Scott Gates, editor

More Power

More Power

Jones-Onslow EMC’s Jeff Clark Retires

More Power

NC Electric Cooperatives Join Pilot Battery Project

Long-duration energy storage project will use federal funding

More Power

El Niño Could Bring Cooler Winter for NC

Learn more about the climate pattern in 2023/24

Carolina Kitchen

Good Pecan Pie

Ginger-Cilantro Corn Pudding

Mushroom-Noodle Bake

Watermelon Walnut Currant Chutney

Watermelon Bourbon Glaze with Grilled Flank Steak

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

‘Fall’ In Love with Autumn Recipes

Use watermelon to create a flavorful twist on classic dishes

Carolina Living

Tips for Stress-Free Holidays

Plan ahead and enjoy the festivities

Carolina Living

Nurture Relationships This Holiday Season

Five ways loved ones can stay connected during the holidays

Carolina Bookshelf

Carolina Bookshelf

Halfway to Harmony

A middle-grade novel by Barbara O’Connor

Carolina Bookshelf

Woulda Been

A heartfelt tale about community, remembrance and giving back

Carolina Bookshelf

The Sneezing Toucan

A humorous, problem-solving children’s picture book

Carolina Bookshelf

My Dentist’s ABCs

A kid’s walk through the alphabet to visit all things dental

More from this issue

Carolina Gardens

Snappy Seasonal Blooms with Christmas Cactus

Plus Garden To-Do’s for November

On The House

Upgrading Heat Pump Efficiency

Learn the latest in HVAC tech

Tip Of The Month

Energy Saving Tips This Holiday Season

Smaller appliances like slow cookers, air fryers and Instant Pots consume less energy.

Viewpoints

We’re All Family Here

Families planted electric co-ops in the communities they serve today

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Village Inn Pizza

Finest Pizza

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The Farm

Finest Farm Attraction

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Pages Books & Coffee

Finest Independent Bookstore

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Cheerwine

Finest Made in NC Product

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The Biltmore Estate

Finest Iconic NC Landmark

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Scoops Ice Cream & Such

Finest Ice Cream

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Autumn Leaves Festival

Finest Festival

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Chimney Rock Smokehouse

Finest BBQ

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Downtown Mount Airy

Finest Mainstreet

Where in Carolina Country is This?

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