September 2024
This Month’s Issue: Healthful Food
It’s easy for most of us to take for granted: those fresh-picked squash, tomatoes, pears, apples and more to be found at farm stands, farmers markets and grocery stores this time of year. But access to fresh, local food isn’t a guarantee, and many North Carolina communities are lacking. Rev. Richard Joyner is among those looking to change that. Also, learn how the Bright Ideas education grant program got its start 30 years ago.
Feature Stories
Rev. Joyner’s Conetoe Family Life Center is changing lives
Dozens of NC diners have kept the griddle hot for more than 50 years
Ripe for Revival helps provide NC communities reliable access to fresh produce
A special mailbox draws kindred spirits to Bird Island
Wear a life jacket, and other boating safety tips
Departments
Carolina Snapshots: School Days
Make Your Voice Heard on Election Day
South River EMC Members are Sisters in Public Service
Students Make Lasting Connections at Cooperative Leadership Camp
Hamlin Retires After 25 Years of Service to Piedmont Electric Cooperative
Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Handmade Suncatchers
4 Ways to Host an Unforgettable Party
How to Plan a Perfect Beach Weekend
Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Baked Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Snickerdoodle Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Lunch Lady School Cafeteria Pizza
Find a list of event dates and locations.
Listen to Rev. Joyner’s discuss growing crops to keep communities healthy.
Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Handmade Suncatchers
Watch us get creative and make this Stained-Glass Effect Suncatcher
Watch Frank Nesmith as he reminices about the time when he first put up the Kindred Spirit Mailbox
