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The people, places and history that make our state great

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Field of Dreams Celebrates 20 Years

Nearly 20,000 children across North Carolina visit the Field of Dreams at NC State Fair

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NC Farm Provides White House Christmas Tree

Carter Christmas Tree Farm makes a holiday special delivery for the 16th time

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Moving Mountains Through Cooperation

In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s destruction comes Cooperation Among Cooperatives

Carolina Living

Where There is Darkness, Light

Community proved stronger than Helene’s devastating power

I Remember

Green Bean Time

Carolina Voices

What Was Your Favorite Holiday Tradition?

Enjoy the holiday season with stories submitted by our readers

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Cornbread Recipe Revelations

Kitchen secrets exposed

Energy Sense

Smart Home Tech on a Budget

Small upgrades can yield big results

Carolina Living

Handcrafted for the Holidays

Unique DIY gift ideas to celebrate the season

Carolina Living

Festive Foods for Your Dog This Holiday Season

Five ways your canine can indulge in the holidays

Carolina Living

The Spirit of Kwanzaa

Celebrating a holiday forged in the fires of resilience

Carolina People

A Full Plate

Sarah Gore serves culinary creations with hometown love

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Fruitcake Face-Off

Most either love it or despise it—there are few in-betweens with fruitcake.

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Carolina’s Finest Award Winners 2024

Carolina’s Finest selected by Carolina Country readers

Tip Of The Month

Heading out of town for the holidays?

Did you know you can save energy by lowering your thermostat just a few degrees?

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Communities Work Through ‘Hardships and Heartbreak’ in Wake of Helene

More than 500 co-op lineworkers restore power to thousands

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Reflections on Military Service

Veterans bring a sense of selflessness, sacrifice and community to co-op careers

2024 Carolina’s Finest

The Humble Hare

Finest Thrift/Antique Shop

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Core Sound Waterfowl Museum

Finest Museum

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Durham Bulls

Finest Minor League Baseball Team

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West Jefferson

Finest Downtown