December 2019
This Month’s Issue:
Back in April we started gathering votes for the 2019 Carolina’s Finest awards, and more than 1,300 of our readers answered the call! To those of you who voted, thank you for your picks — we’re happy to share them in this issue. Don’t miss your chance to vote next year; we’ll do it again starting in April 2020.
Feature Stories
Carolina’s Finest Awards - 2019
See who our readers voted to be the best in the state
Wreathmaking has become tradition for a Wayne County family
Departments
A Thoughtful Approach to Keeping Lines Clear
Blue Ridge Energy, Roanoke Electric Receive Community Solar Grants
Drone Solves Albemarle EMC Outage Mystery
Electric Vehicle Interest Grows Among NC Co-op Members
NCEMC Receives $16.6 million in Funding for Catawba Nuclear Station
Jacob’s Bell: A Christmas Story
Memory-making Holiday Activities
7 Strategies for Gifting on Budget
5 Steps to Prep for Home Fire Safety
Bright Ideas for Smart Home Lighting
Pork Tenderloin Sheet Pan Supper
A Thoughtful Approach to Keeping Lines Clear
Aerial tree pruning using a helicopter is something you have to see to believe
These dressed-up pecans make a thoughtful, homemade holiday gift
This heavy, hearty cake combines sweet dates and orange candy with tart orange juice.
Add some jingle to your holiday cheese board
