Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

2022 CAROLINA’S FINEST

Downtown Sanford

Finest Mainstreet

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Emerald Isle

Finest Weekend Getaway

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Krispy Kreme

Finest Doughnut Shop

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Kristin’s Hook’d on Smoke

Finest Food Truck

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Morrow Mountain State Park

Finest NC State Park

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Rameses

Finest Sports Mascot

Carolina Living

Seasonal Favorites with a Healthy Touch

Fill your holiday table with foods rich in taste and nutrients

Tip Of The Month

When was the last time you changed your filter?

Regular maintenance can extend the life of the system and increase efficiency.

Carolina Creators

Autumnal Peak

Photo by Glenn Poplin, a member of Lumbee River EMC

Viewpoints

Reliability is Key to a Successful Energy Transition

North Carolina’s electric cooperatives focus on reliability as energy transitions evolve

Carolina Adventures

NC Vineyards: Fruits of the Vine

These destinations are gateways to activities, food and music

More Power

Be a Co-op Voter on Election Day

Help support issues important to rural communities

Carolina People

EnergyUnited’s Wayne Wilkins Awarded Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Retired CEO recognized for impact on co-op’s communities

More Power

What to Consider When Shopping for a Used EV

Big questions about our brighter future

Carolina Gardens

Fringe Trees v. Bradford Pears

Plus Garden To-Do’s for November

On The House

Caring for Animals and Pets, Efficiently

Energy considerations, inside and out

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Feature Story

Comradery through Competition on the Links

The VGA is a growing golf network for veterans and their families

Carolina Living

Nutrify Your Autumn Table

Plus tips to add nutrient-rich foods into your daily meals

Carolina Living

Don’t Waste Your Cash this Holiday Season

Five ways to save money when holiday shopping

Tip Of The Month

Now Is The Time to Seal Those Drafty Windows

Before the winter chill arrives!

Viewpoints

Why Membership Matters

National Co-op Month celebrates electric co-ops and their members

Carolina Creators

Neal Thomas

This Wendell native has a talent for making baskets

Feature Story

Queen of the Drive-In

Sherry Barnes turned tragedy into a triumph

Carolina Gardens

Encore Performer Lady Tulips

Flowers that can stand the test of time