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2023 CAROLINA’S FINEST

Scoops Ice Cream & Such

Finest Ice Cream

2023 CAROLINA’S FINEST

Autumn Leaves Festival

Finest Festival

2023 CAROLINA’S FINEST

Chimney Rock Smokehouse

Finest BBQ

2023 CAROLINA’S FINEST

Downtown Mount Airy

Finest Mainstreet

Feature Story

Carolina’s Finest Award Winners 2023

Carolina’s Finest selected by Carolina Country readers

Your Power

NC Electric Cooperatives Join Pilot Battery Project

Long-duration energy storage project will use federal funding

Your Power

El Niño Could Bring Cooler Winter for NC

Learn more about the climate pattern in 2023/24

Carolina Gardens

Snappy Seasonal Blooms with Christmas Cactus

Plus Garden To-Do’s for November

On The House

Upgrading Heat Pump Efficiency

Learn the latest in HVAC tech

Carolina Living

‘Fall’ In Love with Autumn Recipes

Use watermelon to create a flavorful twist on classic dishes

Carolina Living

Tips for Stress-Free Holidays

Plan ahead and enjoy the festivities

Carolina Living

Nurture Relationships This Holiday Season

Five ways loved ones can stay connected during the holidays

Tip Of The Month

Your Dishwasher Can Save You Money

It’s more energy efficient than washing a load of dishes by hand

Carolina Living

Refreshing Tricks to Make Halloween a Spooktacular Treat

DIY ideas to create a fun and memorable holiday

Feature Story

Chasing Peak Foliage

NC state parks offer a perfect venue for fall colors

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Feature Story

Autumn Adventures for the Whole Family

Spooky, sweet and scary fall activities abound across NC

Carolina Living

Milk Myths vs. Facts

Learn more about your next dairy choice

Your Power

Co-op Fleet Technicians Review Safety Protocols and New Tech

Fleet technicians from NC and SC cooperatives meet for the 2023 Fleet Training Seminar

Your Power

Haywood EMC Lineman Receives Life Saving Award

Journeyman Lineman Dylan Morris presented award after quick actions save a paramedic

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Strength In Numbers

October is Co-op Month: As a member, you have the power

Carolina Adventures

Follow the Craft Trails

Immerse yourself in the artistry of Western North Carolina

Energy Sense

Batten Down the Hatch

Insulate your attic hatch for energy savings