Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Feature Story

Stay Safe on the Water

Wear a life jacket, and other boating safety tips

I Remember

Little Girl Lost, Found

Four County member tells a story about a lost girl she helped reunite with her mother.

I Remember

Looking Out for Each Other

Union Power member talks about her relationship with her mother

I Remember

We Didn’t Need Tickets to Enjoy the Show

Surry-Yadkin Electric member reflects on a trip to the Grand Ole Opry

I Remember

My Grandma

EnergyUnited member reflects on her relationship with her grandmother.

Carolina Bookshelf

Becoming the Lost Colony

Historical nonfiction by Charles R Ewen and E. Thomson Shields, Jr.

Carolina Bookshelf

Old-Time Conversations

Nonfiction by Craig R. Evans

Carolina Bookshelf

Discovering North Carolina’s Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Travel guide by Jerry Barker

Tip Of The Month

Beat the crowds

Schedule your annual maintenance visit for your HVAC system now

Tip Of The Month

Avoid False Temperature Readings

Optimize energy efficiency by ensuring your thermostat is free from obstructions

Carolina Creators

Brian Lewis, aka JEKS

This Greensboro graffiti artist creates amazingly realistic murals

Carolina Living

How Do You Carolina Country?

Mountain edition

Your Power

Teachers: Apply Now for Bright Ideas Grant

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives spark innovation in the classroom

Your Power

Powering Our Lives: Renewable Energy

Solar power is a sustainable part of electric co-ops’ fuel mix

Up Front (Viewpoints)

One Phone Call Could Save a Life

Contact NC 811 to identify and mark underground utility lines

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Your Power

Randolph EMC’s Dale Lambert Retires After Decades of Service

Dennis Mabe selected as incoming CEO

Feature Story

Mountain Town Detour

Blue Ridge Parkway construction is rerouting drivers through West Jefferson and Sparta

Your Power

Small Town, Big Opportunities

Blue Ridge Energy invests in a local economy

Carolina Adventures

A Weekend Trip Over the Rainbow

The Land of Oz comes to life on Beech Mountain

Carolina Gardens

Drought Busters

Call on these hearty perennials to beat the heat

Feature Story

Fig Tree Fandom

Hendersonville farm is spreading a love of figs

Energy Sense

A Guide to EV Ownership

Be in-the-know before going electric

Carolina Living

Transform Your Garden Path

A step-by-step guide to craft your own DIY stepping stones