Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Viewpoints

Volunteer to Make a Difference

Electric co-op employees across the state are proud of the ways  we serve our communities

Feature Story

Outdoor Dramas Bring History to Life

North Carolina historical plays are a tradition in themselves

Carolina People

All Things Equestrian

Rose Cushing has turned her love of horses into a prolific multimedia career

NC Outdoors

Oak Island Pier is Open for Business

Fishing pier is rebuilt after Hurricane Matthew and ready for summer

Carolina Adventures

Canton: A Reinvented Mill Town

This mountain gem is worth a stop off I-40

Feature Story

Saving the Fish House

Ocracoke Islanders keep their fishing heritage alive

Tarheel Tidbits

Do You Know … the Apollo astronauts trained in NC?

Plus fun ways around the state to celebrate space travel

Tarheel Tidbits

The Snyder Slugger

An American Tradition

Carolina Bookshelf

A Good Read: Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure

A new children’s book empowers youth to excel

Tarheel Tidbits

Honoring Women in the Military

Female servicemembers have strengthened our country since its infancy

Carolina Living

Fussy Baby?

Remedies for soothing your little one

Energy

Getting Hot in the Kitchen?

In summer, choose appliances that won’t make your A/C work too hard

Carolina Living

Protecting the Ocean From Plastic

Help turn the tide of pollution with these five steps

Feature Story

High Country Cycling

Western NC offers epic biking options, both on- and off-road

I Remember

Tobacco Farm Days

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Feature Story

Steamers Baseball Stirs Community Pride

Edenton celebrates the 80th anniversary of historic Hicks Field

Feature Story

What Makes a Bogue Sound Watermelon So Sweet?

And how to use them in your kitchen

Energy Sense

Keep Cool for Less

Get your home in top shape for summer

More Power

Report: Electric Co-ops Fuel U.S. Economy

Cooperatives are engines of economic development in their local communities

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NC Co-ops Position for a Brighter Future

Statewide annual meeting focuses on innovation and service

More Power

Questioning Space Heater Efficiency

A reader wants to know: How can something be 300% efficient?

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NC State Predicts Average Hurricane Season

The Atlantic Basin may see 13-16 named storms in 2019