Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

More Power

The Path to Low-Carbon Power

NCEMC has been on a path to generating electricity while emitting less carbon dioxide for decades

Viewpoints

Meeting Member Needs With Low-Carbon Power

Electric co-ops in North Carolina are national leaders in providing low-carbon power

Carolina Living

Smart Appliances

Consider pros, cons when mulling purchases

Feature Story

Camping Among the Pines

Community on common ground has brought families together for decades

Carolina Gardens

Know When Your Veggies are Ripe

Plus Garden To-Do’s for June

Carolina Living

4 tips to help you shed those 5 pounds

Weight loss for long-term gains

Energy

A Different Kind of “Sun Light”

Solar-powered lights are easy and inexpensive

Carolina Gardens

Enjoy Tender Greens in Summer Heat with Climbing Spinach

Plus Garden To-Do’s for May

Carolina Adventures

NC Festival is a Bear Lovers’ Paradise

Celebrate black bears and blackberries in Plymouth

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Co-op Leaders Rally in Raleigh to Meet with Legislators

Co-ops discussed issues important to members and their communities

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NC Co-op Linemen Volunteer for Brighter World Initiative

13 linemen from seven electric co-ops will bring electricity to a remote Bolivian village

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NC Co-ops Were Center Stage at the National Annual Meeting

Roanoke Electric’s Curtis Wynn was elected national board president

Viewpoints

Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life

Electrical safety is a priority at your co-op – make it so for your family, as well

Feature Story

House Flipping Pro Tips

The right improvements can make an old house feel new again

Feature Story

How to Tackle a Kitchen Renovation

Show the heart of your home some love

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Carolina People

Pinchbeck’s Postcards

A collection of postcards send by Lumberton’s Walter Pinchbeck

Carolina People

A Life in Postcards

Walter Pinchbeck rode the rails but found a home in NC

Carolina Music

“Humble Heart”

By Jess Ray

Carolina Living

Outdoor Living Trends

Top features include built-ins and accent lighting

On The House

Brick Wall Mystery, Solved

‘Weep holes’ keep exterior walls dry

Tarheel Tidbits

Mother’s Day Craft: Egg Carton Bouquet

These handcrafted flowers won’t wilt

Tarheel Tidbits

Fireflies Aren’t Flies

And other mind-blowing lightning bug facts