Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Your Power

NC Co-op Linemen Volunteer for Brighter World Initiative

13 linemen from seven electric co-ops will bring electricity to a remote Bolivian village

Your Power

NC Co-ops Were Center Stage at the National Annual Meeting

Roanoke Electric’s Curtis Wynn was elected national board president

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life

Electrical safety is a priority at your co-op – make it so for your family, as well

Feature Story

House Flipping Pro Tips

The right improvements can make an old house feel new again

Feature Story

How to Tackle a Kitchen Renovation

Show the heart of your home some love

Carolina People

Pinchbeck’s Postcards

A collection of postcards send by Lumberton’s Walter Pinchbeck

Carolina People

A Life in Postcards

Walter Pinchbeck rode the rails but found a home in NC

Carolina Music

“Humble Heart”

By Jess Ray

Carolina Living

Outdoor Living Trends

Top features include built-ins and accent lighting

On The House

Brick Wall Mystery, Solved

‘Weep holes’ keep exterior walls dry

Tarheel Tidbits

Mother’s Day Craft: Egg Carton Bouquet

These handcrafted flowers won’t wilt

Tarheel Tidbits

Fireflies Aren’t Flies

And other mind-blowing lightning bug facts

Feature Story

Home Improvement Fails

Tales of DIY woe from our readers

Carolina Living

Better-for-you Smoothies

4 tips for healthier concoctions

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Energy

Keep your thermostat “on point”

Nearby objects can make your HVAC work too hard

Energy Sense

Test Your Energy Saving Know-How

Telling fact from fiction for seven energy saving claims

Carolina Adventures

Spend a Weekend in Raleigh on a Budget

The City of Oaks offers something for everyone

Carolina Adventures

Three Family-Friendly Days in Charlotte

Take a weekend trip to the Queen City for big-city fun

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Building a Brighter Energy Future, Together

National co-op Board President Curtis Wynn outlines his vision for the future

Your Power

The Work of a Lineman

A 12-year-old’s ode to her grandfather’s work on the lines

Your Power

NC Meter School Tackles Grid Tech

A long-standing conference keeps meter and substation experts in the know