Carolina Stories

Smart plugs can save you energy (and money)

They’re inexpensive and offer convenient ways to manage energy use

Breaking Barriers Through Recreation

ACCESS of Wilmington is helping those with disabilities stay active

Keenan Jenkins

This musician of wandering to declarative styles uses music in his search for self

Reliable, Affordable Power Through Cooperation

TEMA is dedicated to getting co-ops the supplies they need at the lowest possible cost

Ornamental Sweet Potatoes are a Visual Feast

Plus Garden To-Do’s for June

Greenhouse Gardening on a Budget

Keep your garden growing year-round with a greenhouse kit

Ocean City Has All That Jazz

The Ocean City Jazz Festival celebrates pride, integrity and perseverance

Helping Students Learn and Grow

Principal Laurie Strope is inspiring students in Onslow County

What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

Work with your co-op to make the right choice

Reawaken Your 2022 Resolutions

Your goals don’t have to start and end with a date

5 Ways to Regain Control During a Stressful Day

Putting yourself first can make the difference between a good, bad or terrible day

What Happens to Used Electric Vehicle Batteries?

Big questions about our brighter future

NC Co-ops Advance Their Brighter Future Journey

Annual Meeting creates opportunity for collaboration

Carteret County Teacher Inspires Next Generation of Leaders

Marsha Sirkin has been awarded Bright Ideas Grant impacting 6300 students

Fun on a Nickel

Five simple yet meaningful activities for grandchildren

Does your attic have enough insulation?

Adequate insulation can help you #saveenergy at home.

Support Available for Homeowner Assistance

Funds offered for financial hardships due to COVID-19

Renewables on the Roof

Electric co-ops are helping members make sound solar power decisions

Solar, Battery Projects Lead U.S. Planned Capacity

Electric utilities plan to add 85 gigawatts of new generation capacity from 2022 to 2023

NC Co-ops Take the Stage at National Annual Meeting

Electric co-ops praised for innovation, communication, reliability and member support

Jugtown Family Traditions

Bayle Owens is a fifth-generation potter

Donna Everhart

This NC author captures the essence of hard country living in her historical Southern fiction

Energy-Efficient Ideas for Big Impacts

Advanced Energy works with NC electric cooperatives to better the lives of their members

Family Keeping Together