Carolina Stories
The people, places and history that make our state great
True Love in Second Grade
Finding the Magic in the In-Between
Small choices that can make daily life feel special
How to Fall in Love with Your Own Company
Five ways to create a life that feels full, even when alone
Co-op Basketball Camp Scholarship Winners Recognized on the Court
Electric cooperatives empower young athletes through basketball camp scholarships
From the Classroom to Co-op Colleagues
Two NC co-op employees share a bond that shaped their futures
Building on a History of Safety
NC electric cooperatives prioritize safety-focused training to ensure skilled, reliable lineworkers
Carolina Country Scenes 2026
Winter Adjustments to Improve Heating Costs
Reduce costs and improve comfort during the winter months
Roanoke Cooperative Solar + Storage Sites Complete Statewide Network
Roanoke Cooperative’s new solar + storage sites strengthen rural energy resilience
The Disc Golf Visionary
George Sappenfield turned a personal passion into an international phenomenon
Building Routines that Feel Like You
How to effortlessly turn small habits into long-term progress
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders
Cooperative Leadership Camp brings hands-on leadership training to Carolina high schoolers
Connect with Carolina Country!
Hildreth named Pee Dee Electric CEO
Donnie Spivey retires after 40 years of service to the co-op
An Eye for Conservation
George Masa’s photographs helped preserve the beauty he chased
How to Choose a Word of the Year
Turn intention into direction with one meaningful word
An Angel and the Owls
This article first appeared in the May 1995 issue of Union Power’s “Cooperative Review”
Warm Weather May Leave NC Dreaming of a White Christmas
What to expect from seasonal NC snows


























