Carolina Stories

Early October rain and wind harassed the coast

Electric co-ops bring a refreshing non-partisan attitude to a polarized Washington, D.C.

From Our Readers: The Dog Ate my Homework

November’s letters to the editor

North Carolina Pecans

A holiday tradition in pies, pralines and pieces

Roger’s Wish

Carefree and sometimes homeless in Bladen County, Roger’s wish was to help others

The kitchen season

Energy tips to help you cook and clean up efficiently

Year-round savings

Insulated window shades boost comfort while lowering energy use

12 Halloween recipes for your next party

Five haunted reads

The taste of autumn

A couple of tasty apple dishes to share with friends and family

A deer in the headlights = Trouble on the highway

Vehicle collisions with deer are becoming more common. Drive carefully during the late fall mating season.

Adventures in the sky

New aerial parks in North Carolina teach and excite participants

Fall for the blues

Plus Garden To-Do’s for October and November

Piedmont Electric helps create jobs and safer communities

Do dimmer switches work with CFL and LED lights?

Famous visitors

From Our Readers: Of Cabins and Co-ops

October’s letters to the editor

Hot potato!

How my Mama cared for two families

Her young brother and sister from the orphanage, and her own four children

It gave us new visions

A farmer in Iredell County recalls the beginnings of Surry-Yadkin EMC

It’s Revolutionary!

Keeping rooms comfy

Balancing temperatures in a two-story home By Jim Dulley

Lead-based paint hazards at home

North Carolina braces for avian flu

If there’s an outbreak, it won’t affect eggs and meat, but flocks and farmers could suffer.