Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

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Make NC811 a Part of Your Digging Project

Calling NC811 can save lives, and limit damage and extensive repairs

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What Are The Environmental Impacts Of Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Big questions about our brighter future

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NC Electric Cooperatives Celebrate 85th Anniversary

Edgecombe-Martin County EMC was the first to flip the switch in 1937

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NC Electric Co-ops Join International Research Initiative

Collaborative will help advance low-carbon energy technologies

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A Bright Future for Co-ops and Agriculture

Co-ops and farms have a history of working together, utilizing new technologies

Carolina Adventures

Must-See Mountain Cheesemakers

Yellow Branch is a storied farm along the WNC Cheese Trail

Energy Sense

5 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

Assess energy efficiency before buying

Carolina Adventures

Learn Camping Lingo to Plan the Right Trip for You

Plan an outdoor adventure to suit your needs

Carolina Adventures

Tales From Our Readers: Vacations Gone Wrong

Memories of trips that didn’t quite go as planned 

Tip Of The Month

Time for a Checkup?

Most manufacturers recommend an annual tune up for your home’s cooling system

I Remember

The Birthday Cards

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Cultivating a Culture of Safety

Through everything we do for our members, North Carolina’s electric cooperatives are focused on safety

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Portable Gardening with Grow Bags

Grow bags add space, flexibility for home gardeners

Carolina Gardens

Start a Conversation with Indian Pink

Plus Garden To-Do’s for March

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Carolina Creators

Great Spangled Fritillary

Photo by Tom Jones, Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative member

On The House

All About HVAC Filters

Pricier isn’t always better

Feature Story

NC Peanuts: Shelled Delights

The scoop on a major NC crop, from planting to plating

Carolina Living

Heart-Healthy Chicken Dishes

Help manage cholesterol with cooking swaps

Carolina Living

Good Sleep Can Improve Your Health

Tips to set you up for sleep success

Carolina Living

Create a Balanced Landscape

Unwanted wildlife may be a boon to your garden

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Caring for the Trees That Care for Us

Arbor Day Foundation tips for planting trees