Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Flexibility is the Key to a Brighter Energy Future

Co-ops are saving costs with a more flexible grid

On The House

Energy Costs for Outdoor Water Features

Calculate the cost to keep water flowing year-round

Carolina People

Central Electric CEO Retires After 30 Years With Co-ops

Edward Oldham selected as next CEO and general manager

Your Power

What Makes Electric Vehicles Tick?

See what’s under the hood

Your Power

EnergyUnited Funds Veteran Service Dog Training

Saving Grace K9s helps veterans through tough times

Carolina People

Thread Capital Loans Aid Small Business Recovery

Trenton Chiropractic Center is among those benefitting from disaster recovery funds

Carolina Gardens

How to Master Red Spider Lily’s Odd Growing Season

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

Carolina Adventures

Pittsboro: Southern Charm with a Twist

Down-home cooking, eclectic gifts and … wild cats?

Feature Story

5 Carolina Waterfronts for Your Fall Travel List

Find peace along these revitalized small-town waterfronts

Feature Story

Solving the Plastic Problem

Bonnie Monteleone is tackling ocean plastic pollution

Tarheel Tidbits

Coming to NC: The Wall that Heals

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be in Tarboro October 2019

Tarheel Tidbits

Gain an Expert’s View of the Stars

A research site with a Cold War history is open for stargazing

Carolina Music

“Got No Use for a Banjo Man”

By Mary Z. Cox

Feature Story

New Laws, New Promise for Hemp

NC farmers are discovering how industrial hemp can be grown and used

Energy

Choose your pots and pans wisely

Your choice of cookware can help you save energy

Carolina Living

Paw-some Pet Portaits

Capture your pet’s personality via photography

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Carolina Living

Put Bananas to Work in Your Kitchen

Plus a recipe for banana bread with coconut cream topping

Carolina Living

Upgrading an Older Home

Home improvement projects to increase resale and functionality

Feature Story

Hone Your Storm Smarts

Hurricane tracking data can help you be prepared

Energy Sense

Four Considerations for Home EV Charging

Weighing needs against technology costs

I Remember

The Lucky Spoon

I Remember

A ‘Perfect Daddy’, Gone Too Soon

Recalling the life of a Pee Dee Electric lineman

Energy

Youth Tour 2019 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour