Carolina Stories

Texas Pete

For the Meteorologist at Heart

Home weather stations are both informative and fun

Tulip Time

Showy displays worth the annual effort.

Finding the Next Meal

Combating food deserts in rural North Carolina

When Legends Roar, Communities Rise

Beast Fest proves even the darkest tales can create bright traditions

More Than a Bargain

Exploring the pros, cons and tips for making the most out of secondhand finds

Crunching Numbers for Efficiency Best Bets

How to determine the ROI of home projects

Sneezing in Your Pumpkin Spice?

Here’s why allergies spike in the fall

Controlling Costs on ‘Both Sides of the Meter’

New behind-the-meter tools empower member-owners to reduce usage and lower bills

Honoring Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate the contributions and diversity of Hispanic and Latin communities

Tech Conference Fosters Invaluable Collaboration Among Co-ops

Cooperative Technologies Conference and Expo brings together 455 leaders from 26 states

Pitt and Greene General Manager Named CFC Board President

Mark Suggs serves as president of National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation

Demand for Electricity Growing Despite Economic Pressures

Prepare your home for winter weather

Uplifting Rural Tourism

A nonprofit is helping NC communities shine

‘Where Kids Can Just Be Kids’

Camp Carefree offers a safe, fun camp experience

What’s Your Most Embarrassing Moment

Share in the laughter with stories submitted by our readers

Grandma Mary’s Store

No More Flat Biscuits

The Old Cotton Mill

The Joys of Laundry on the Line

Preparing for the Storm

Take It to the Bank

Plus To-Do’s for September

Level-Up in the Yard

Tackling two lawn care topics