Carolina Stories

Home Improvement Fails

Tales of DIY woe from our readers

Better-for-you Smoothies

4 tips for healthier concoctions

6 ideas to make outdoor weddings stylish and comfortable

Keep your thermostat “on point”

Nearby objects can make your HVAC work too hard

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Telling fact from fiction for seven energy saving claims

Spend a Weekend in Raleigh on a Budget

The City of Oaks offers something for everyone

Three Family-Friendly Days in Charlotte

Take a weekend trip to the Queen City for big-city fun

Building a Brighter Energy Future, Together

National co-op Board President Curtis Wynn outlines his vision for the future

The Work of a Lineman

A 12-year-old’s ode to her grandfather’s work on the lines

NC Meter School Tackles Grid Tech

A long-standing conference keeps meter and substation experts in the know

Bright Ideas Educational Grants Set Record in 2018

Co-ops awarded $675,000 to K-12 teachers last year

NC’s Wynn Elected to Lead National Board

The Roanoke Electric Cooperative CEO was elected board president in March

Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103

John Stackhouse founded the center with electric co-ops nearly 40 years ago

Set Sail on the Albemarle Loop

A nautical trail gives boaters access to waterfront gems

Hear the Horns, Feel the Beat on African American Music Trails

Small-town hot spots celebrate Eastern NC’s musical roots

Journey Along the Writers’ Path

Travel the literary highway in North Carolina’s Piedmont

Explore NC’s Barn Quilt Trail

Barn quilts connect the history, culture and fabric of communities

Count on Catmint for Reliable, Showy Flowers

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Is Good for the Soul

Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson’s restaurant offers Southern and Soul Food in Winston-Salem

Guilt-Free Streaming

The right equipment keeps the episodes rolling without breaking the bank

Security Steps for Your Next Vacation

Going on a trip? Consider these devices to protect your home

Cruising the Americas

On the open sea or a river, cruising offers a convenient getaway

Brunswick Electric’s Don Hughes Retires After 49 Years of Service

Josh Winslow named CEO and general manager

Electricity is Increasingly the ‘Fuel’ of Choice

A new report projects electricity demand to surge by 2040