Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Your Power

Bright Ideas Educational Grants Set Record in 2018

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

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NC’s Wynn Elected to Lead National Board

The Roanoke Electric Cooperative CEO was elected board president in March

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Burn Center Pioneer Dies at Age 103

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

Carolina Adventures

Set Sail on the Albemarle Loop

A nautical trail gives boaters access to waterfront gems

Carolina Adventures

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

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

Carolina Adventures

Journey Along the Writers’ Path

Travel the literary highway in North Carolina’s Piedmont

Carolina Adventures

Explore NC’s Barn Quilt Trail

Barn quilts connect the history, culture and fabric of communities

Carolina Gardens

Count on Catmint for Reliable, Showy Flowers

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Carolina People

Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Is Good for the Soul

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

Energy

Guilt-Free Streaming

The right equipment keeps the episodes rolling without breaking the bank

Carolina Living

Security Steps for Your Next Vacation

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

Carolina Adventures

Cruising the Americas

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

Your Power

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

Josh Winslow named CEO and general manager

Your Power

Electricity is Increasingly the ‘Fuel’ of Choice

A new report projects electricity demand to surge by 2040

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Co-op Kenan Fellows Hit the Court

Educators were recognized for their achievements at an NC State basketball game

Energy

Landscaping For Energy Efficiency

Stragegic placement can yield year-round benefits

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Energy

Warmer Weather, Time to Test!

Changing seasons means it’s time to check your HVAC system

Feature Story

Tips for a Great Garden with Less Work

Keep the yard looking good with limited time and energy

Feature Story

Metrolina Greenhouses Has Flower Power

This Huntersville-based business is a horticultural heavyweight

Carolina Music

“Liquid”

By Al Strong

Between The Lines

Co-op Tech: Life on a Microgrid

A Brunswick County neighborhood has earned an innovative distinction

On The House

Look Abroad for Energy Saving Inspiration

International communities are experts at doing more with less

Carolina Living

Plugging in to Community

North Carolinians must reconnect with communities to bridge the rural/urban divide

Feature Story

Wild and Free

Wild horses are centuries-long residents of NC’s Outer Banks