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October 2017

This Month's Issue: NC Festivals

If you like festivals, you’re in luck: there’s something for everyone in October. To mark the festive occasion, we’re dedicating much of this issue to exploring our festive state. Also, October is Co-op Month! We asked readers to tell us why they love their co-op—from friendly, reliable service to innovative programs.

— Scott Gates, editor

Carolina Kitchen

Sweet Potato Hushpuppies

Creamy Fall Clam Chowder

Harvest Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cake

Pumpkin Cobbler

Grilled Lemon-Basil Pork Chops with Orzo

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

The Growing ‘Gig Economy’

Tips to maximize your freelance earnings

Carolina Living

Weight Loss Success with Protein

Fewer calories, more protein is a winning combo

Carolina Living

Building Your Nest Egg

Small steps can lead to significant savings

Carolina People

I Remember

The Old Homeplace of Childhood

I Remember

My Grandfather’s Shoe

I Remember

Getting in Stovewood, Together

I Remember

A Sweet Smile, A Soothing Voice

Carolina People

‘Mr. Woolly Worm’ Shares Contagious Excitement in Banner Elk

Roy Krege has helped grow the Woolly Worm Festival into a major attraction

I Remember

Birthday Porch Party

Tarheel Tidbits

Tarheel Tidbits

Run in Style at a Halloween Half Marathon

Competitors at Fayetteville’s Oct. 29 event run in costume

Tarheel Tidbits

See the Stars at a New NC Observatory

The Burnsville site houses the largest public optical telescope in the state

Tarheel Tidbits

Cat Museum Boasts 5,000+ Feline Curiosities

Wonders abound at the Sylva American Museum of the House Cat

Your Power

Your Power

Union Power Funds VFD Pumper Truck

The new truck is serving communities in Cabarrus County

Your Power

NC CEO Represents Co-ops on Capitol Hill

Roanoke Electric Cooperative’s Curtis Wynn discussed rural infrastructure

Your Power

Eight Ways to Stay Cyber Safe

Practice ‘cyber hygiene’ to protect personal data

More from this issue

Up Front

The Time-Tested Co-op Solution

There is a co-op solution for any possible challenge facing a community

Up Front

From Our Readers: Treasures Found and Treasures Won

October's letters to the editor

Carolina Gardens

Fall for Climbing Aster

Plus Garden To Do’s for October

On The House

Get Warmer Floors in the Winter

Steps to take to ensure your floors aren’t freezing this winter

Carolina Bookshelf

A Good Read: Bulldozer Dreaming

An NC author gives kids insight into how bulldozers get ready for bed

Feature Story

101 North Carolina Festivals: April

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101 North Carolina Festivals: August

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101 North Carolina Festivals: December

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101 North Carolina Festivals: February

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101 North Carolina Festivals: January

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101 North Carolina Festivals: July

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101 North Carolina Festivals: June

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101 North Carolina Festivals: March

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101 North Carolina Festivals: May

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101 North Carolina Festivals: November

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101 North Carolina Festivals: October

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101 North Carolina Festivals: September

Energytech

Farm Energy Efficiency Tips

There are ways to save for every type of farm

NC Outdoors

The Joys of Fall Bass Fishing

A bass pro shares there’s more to the season than college football

Tip Of The Month

Small Appliance Savings

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