August 2022
This Month’s Issue: Youth Tour Adventures
For more than 50 years, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives have been sponsoring the annual Youth Tour, an opportunity for high schoolers from around the state to visit Washington, D.C., to see the sights and meet with elected officials. We’ve been wanting to feature Youth Tourists on our cover since 2020, but unfortunately the pandemic made it necessary to host virtual events over the past two years. This year they were back in D.C. to make new friends and create lifelong memories. Learn more »
Feature Stories
Witnessing Government in Action
Students make new friends and finds inspiration on the 2022 Youth Tour
Education grants spark inspiration across NC
Departments
Broadening Horizons on the 2022 Youth Tour
New Lineworker Training Unit Creates Realistic Experience
North Carolina Cooperatives Engage Legislators at Home and on Capitol Hill
What is the Cost of Rooftop Solar, and How Long do Panels Last?
Ready, Set, (Your) Thermostat!
Fun for All at NC Children’s Museums
Citrus, Mango and Pineapple Salsa
Piña Colada Sweet Potato Ice Pops
Listen to this month’s featured track “Caballo Viejo” from August’s Carolina Creators.
A more in-depth version of our article featuring Caitlin Gooch, an equestrian encouraging children to achieve literary excellence.
