Carolina Stories

Is an Electric Vehicle Right for You?

Weigh the pros and cons of owning an EV

“How Happy”

by Jon Shain & Joe Newberry

Featured Recipes from the Food Issue

12 new dishes from our Carolina Kitchen

Young Families are Moving to Rural North Carolina

Census numbers show 80 counties gained those ages 30 to 39

Cover Re-creation

Sixteen years later

Cooperatives and Veterans: A Winning Combination

The values of co-ops align closely with those who serve in the military

Go Wild with Camassias

Plus Garden To-Do’s for November

Discover the Spirit of Johnston County

Spend a weekend on the Beer, Wine & Shine Trail

Cutting-Edge Co-op Jobs Power the Economy

Electric co-ops are a means to entering a high-tech workforce

Lucky Clays Farm is Growing for the Future

The Pee Dee Electric member makes sustainability a top priority

ECU Students Recognized by NC Electric Co-ops

Scholarship and internship programs cultivate future engineers

Cooking with NC Products You Know and Love

Neese’s Country Sausage, Krispy Kreme, Bone Suckin’ Sauce, Mt. Olive Pickles

One Savory Hot Sauce

Marcos Medina’s recipe draws on family tradition

How to Satisfy a Crawfish Craving

NC crawfish farming means more chances to enjoy fresh crawdads

How to Close a Crawl Space

Follow these must-dos to improve home health and efficiency

Writing a Winning College Essay

Use the four P’s to let your story shine through

Give the gift of energy savings

Tailgate Touchdown

Wings and chili are MVPs on game day

Infant Bedtime Tips from ‘The Sleep Lady’

Help everyone get some sleep with these soothing strategies

101 North Carolina Festivals

Whatever the occasion, you’ll find a festival for it

101 North Carolina Festivals: April

101 North Carolina Festivals: August

101 North Carolina Festivals: December

101 North Carolina Festivals: February