Carolina Stories

Top Spots for NC Beachcombers

Be in the right place at the right time to find treasured shells

Where Our Power Comes From

A diverse fuel mix helps ensure reliability and affordability

NC Co-ops Discuss Key Issues on Capitol Hill

NC Co-ops Discuss Innovation, Service at Annual Meeting

On the Hunt for Legendary ‘Cue

Discover slow-cooked pork and local brews in Pitt County

Tapping the Evolving Benefits of Electricity

Finding new ways to use electricity can equal cost benefits to consumers and utilities

Wild Plants for Wet Places

Plus Garden To-Do’s for June

Getting to Know: Billy Kaye

Legendary jazz drummer hails from Wilson

A Good Read: Mooseclumps

Offbeat poems will entertain kids and parents alike

Explore an NC Zoo Near You

A sampling of zoos around the state

Wartime on the Outer Banks

Remembering life on the NC coast during WWII

House hunting?

Use this checklist before you make an offer

Now Playing in Your Backyard

Gear up for your very own summer movie nights

Whole Grain Goodness

No need to sacrifice flavor for healthy snacks and meals

Capturing a Co-op Scene

Art by Lee Francis

Extending the Harvest for the Hungry

Farmers and volunteers team up to glean extra produce from NC fields

Binge Shows, Not Energy

When it comes to streaming tv, music and movies, not all devices are the same.

By the Numbers: America’s Electric Cooperatives

NC’s electric cooperatives are part of a national network with impressive reach

Prepare for Above-Average Hurricane Season

An early forecast calls for at least seven hurricanes this year

Federal Spending Bill Funds Co-op Priorities

A $1.3 trillion spending bill includes budget priorities for electric co-ops

Roanoke Electric Leader Appointed to Education & Workforce Council

COO Marshall Cherry will aid in fostering comprehensive, high quality education

Co-ops, Teachers Prepare Students for Jobs of the Future

Experts demonstrate the power grid at the 2018 emPowering STEM conference

Lexington: More than Great Barbecue

Grab a plate but save time for everything else this town has to offer

The Case for Kousa Dogwood

Plus Garden To-Do’s for May