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Issues

September 2019

This Month’s Issue:

Two articles in this issue feature ways North Carolinians are putting in hard work with an eye to the future. For one, new laws are opening up options for hemp farmers in NC, exploring how the crop can be grown and used. And a researcher with a passion for plastic-free oceans and coastlines is cleaning up our shores, one bottle at a time.

—Scott Gates, editor

Carolina Living

Carolina Living

Paw-some Pet Portaits

Capture your pet’s personality via photography

Carolina Living

Put Bananas to Work in Your Kitchen

Plus a recipe for banana bread with coconut cream topping

Carolina Living

Upgrading an Older Home

Home improvement projects to increase resale and functionality

More from this issue

On The House

Energy Costs for Outdoor Water Features

Calculate the cost to keep water flowing year-round

Carolina People

Central Electric CEO Retires After 30 Years With Co-ops

Edward Oldham selected as next CEO and general manager

Carolina People

Thread Capital Loans Aid Small Business Recovery

Trenton Chiropractic Center is among those benefitting from disaster recovery funds

More Power

What Makes Electric Vehicles Tick?

See what’s under the hood

More Power

EnergyUnited Funds Veteran Service Dog Training

Saving Grace K9s helps veterans through tough times

Carolina Gardens

How to Master Red Spider Lily’s Odd Growing Season

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

Tarheel Tidbits

Coming to NC: The Wall that Heals

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be in Tarboro October 2019

Tarheel Tidbits

Gain an Expert’s View of the Stars

A research site with a Cold War history is open for stargazing

Carolina Music

“Got No Use for a Banjo Man”

By Mary Z. Cox

Energy

Members touched by volunteer venture to Bolivia

Village now has power for the first time

Viewpoints

Flexibility is the Key to a Brighter Energy Future

Co-ops are saving costs with a more flexible grid

Carolina Adventures

Pittsboro: Southern Charm with a Twist

Down-home cooking, eclectic gifts and … wild cats?

Energy

Choose your pots and pans wisely

Your choice of cookware can help you save energy

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