Carolina Stories

Co-ops keep poles in good condition

Natural gas is outpacing coal as the leading electricity fuel

Fa-la-lah-choo!

Allergic to the holidays? Here’s how to keep yourself sneeze-free

From Our Readers: Kudos and Country Boys

December’s letters to the editor

When duct cleaning makes sense

Worth the investment or just a scam?

Keeping your data private

Ways to protect your personal information online and offline

Season’s Eatings

North Carolina specialty foods for the holidays

Remote control

‘Smart home’ energy networks are evolving

RJ’s Hot Dog Dayz

A short-lived safe haven in the Rocky Mount Amtrak Station.

The dogwoods of winter

Plus Garden To-Do’s for December and January

The electric utility of the future

by R.G. “Randy” Brecheisen

The Portsmouth Life-saving Station

An excerpt from a new illustrated history book about the southern Outer Banks.

The rocking horse

Winter’s indoor air challenge

Efficient methods to improve air quality in your home

Stability & Healing through Equine Therapy

CORRAL in Cary offers girls and horses a helping hand

A memorable museum celebrates motorsports and auto heritage

Holiday soups with heart

Share the warmth of the season with healthy fare

Four County Electric helps fish processing plant expand

Another scam

Can a bank also be a cooperative?

Nonprofit credit unions offer bank services to members nationwide

Capital Credits

It pays to be a member of an electric cooperative

Do you need more insulation?

Shielding your home with insulation can noticeably reduce your energy costs

Duct sealing: What’s the big deal?

Duke Energy plans to replace coal-fired plant