Carolina Stories

South River EMC Members are Sisters in Public Service

Reagan and Emma Williford cultivate future careers through the YLA

Students Make Lasting Connections at Cooperative Leadership Camp

Hands-on workshops teach the importance of cooperatives

Hamlin Retires After 25 Years of Service to Piedmont Electric Cooperative

Jordan Overbee selected to lead the electric co-op

A Legacy of Bright Ideas

The education grant program got its start 30 years ago in a K-Mart checkout line

Bodacious Autumn Blooms

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

Buyer Beware

Home improvement offers sound too good to be true? They probably are.

Brighten Your Home with Beautiful Handmade Suncatchers

DIY projects to add a little color and sparkle to your window

4 Ways to Host an Unforgettable Party

Throw a party like a pro

How to Plan a Perfect Beach Weekend

Tips and tricks for unwinding along the Crystal Coast

Secrets by the Sea

A special mailbox draws kindred spirits to Bird Island

Stay Safe on the Water

Wear a life jacket, and other boating safety tips

Little Girl Lost, Found

Four County member tells a story about a lost girl she helped reunite with her mother.

Looking Out for Each Other

Union Power member talks about her relationship with her mother

We Didn’t Need Tickets to Enjoy the Show

Surry-Yadkin Electric member reflects on a trip to the Grand Ole Opry

My Grandma

EnergyUnited member reflects on her relationship with her grandmother.

Becoming the Lost Colony

Historical nonfiction by Charles R Ewen and E. Thomson Shields, Jr.

Old-Time Conversations

Nonfiction by Craig R. Evans

Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Travel guide by Jerry Barker

Beat the crowds

Schedule your annual maintenance visit for your HVAC system now

Avoid False Temperature Readings

Optimize energy efficiency by ensuring your thermostat is free from obstructions

Brian Lewis, aka JEKS

This Greensboro graffiti artist creates amazingly realistic murals

How Do You Carolina Country?

Mountain edition

NC Youth Tour 2024 Scrapbook

Teachers: Apply Now for Bright Ideas Grant

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives spark innovation in the classroom