Carolina Stories

A Local Crop’s Prized Compound

Clary sage helps make the world smell good

Joyful Times at Summer Music Camp

Remembering music and dancing at Silk Hope Farm Heritage Park

Are You a “Fan” of Saving Energy?

Don’t forget to turn off the fan

Coping with School Stress

Kids share the big stuff when you chat about the small stuff

9 Back-to-School Lunchbox Recipes

Trade “ho-hum” for “way-yum”

Seven hacks for using battery-powered tools

Safe and proper use key to preventing battery-related accidents

Accessible Parking Spaces

Mind the lines so disabled people can stay mobile

Youth Tour 2018 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2018 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

Co-op Employees Complete Advanced Education Programs

Lineman education at Nash Community College

NC 4-H’ers Focus on Citizenship at Leadership Conference

Electric co-ops sponsor annual event

Safety is Just a Phone Call Away

Planning to dig? Call NC 811. It could save your life.

Electric Vehicle Battery Life

How long do EV batteries last?

A Local Record Label with Global Reach

Hillsborough-based Yep Roc Records represents NC and international artists

Big Changes for NC Hunters

New management rules affect deer and bear seasons

A Bright Idea for Outdoor Lighting

Choose fixtures that save energy

Surviving Without Air Conditioning

Inexpensive ways to stay cool without AC

Roy Cooper: Moving Rural NC Forward

An interview with the 75th Governor of North Carolina

Do You Know…how to find ghost crabs?

A Good Read: Boy Bites Bug

This book has it all: life lessons and bug eating

Catch Melon Madness at this NC Fest

Cool off at the annual Watermelon Festival in Denton

Scenes from the NC Piedmont, in Miniature

Model railroaders bring local 1950s-era scenes to life

Simple Ways to Save on Pet Care

Discount cards, exercise can lower your pet’s medical costs

Decor Inspiration: That ’70s home

5 design trends making a comeback

Creating a Personalized Shed

Consider theme when building your outdoor oasis