Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

More Power

Big Energy

Carolina Living

First in forestry

Pioneers of American forest management got their start in western North Carolina

Carolina Living

The Quilt Trails of the Tar River

Traditional quilt block art marks significant places of the region

Carolina Living

Heat illnesses

How to recognize and treat heat-related conditions

I Remember

Picking cotton

Carolina Living

When babies graduate to solid foods

Look for healthy options as you expand your baby’s diet

First Person

Listening to change

By Joseph P. Brannan

Carolina Living

Savings options for education expenses

Preparing now will help you handle college costs later

Carolina Living

Our mad plaid state shell

It’s rare, but it’s there on our shores

I Remember

The Chevy’s cargo

Connect with Carolina Country!

Get early access to features, recipes, contests and more from Carolina Country, delivered to your inbox.
Email Subscribe
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
If you are not a member of an electric co-op, please select None.

I Remember

Tibett and friends

Carolina Living

Zucchini Mania!

It’s everywhere in mid-summer, but it’s also delicious, nutritious and versatile.

Carolina Living

No longer a ‘shad’ story

The shad are jumping the rapids for real on their annual run up the Cape Fear River

Carolina People

World champion fighter

Christian Buffaloe of Warren County is better than just about anyone his age at this form of karate

Carolina Living

Get the kids outdoors

Children who play outside show signs of all-around health

Feature Story

A Week in Washington

It’s amazing what a week in the nation’s capital can do for North Carolina teenagers

Carolina Adventures

Celebrating North Carolina heritage & history

Fun 2nd Saturdays events set June through August