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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

2025 Finest Diner

Troy’s 105 Diner

2025 Finest Festival

Lexington Barbecue Festival

2025 Finest Toy Store

Sassafras

2025 Finest Landmark

Biltmore Estate

2025 Finest Library

Billy Graham Library

2025 Finest Made in NC Product

Texas Pete

On The House

For the Meteorologist at Heart

Home weather stations are both informative and fun

Carolina Gardens

Tulip Time

Showy displays worth the annual effort.

Feature Story

Finding the Next Meal

Combating food deserts in rural North Carolina

Feature Story

When Legends Roar, Communities Rise

Beast Fest proves even the darkest tales can create bright traditions

Carolina Living

More Than a Bargain

Exploring the pros, cons and tips for making the most out of secondhand finds

Energy Sense

Crunching Numbers for Efficiency Best Bets

How to determine the ROI of home projects

Carolina Living

Sneezing in Your Pumpkin Spice?

Here’s why allergies spike in the fall

Viewpoints

Controlling Costs on ‘Both Sides of the Meter’

New behind-the-meter tools empower member-owners to reduce usage and lower bills

Carolina Living

Honoring Hispanic Heritage

Celebrate the contributions and diversity of Hispanic and Latin communities

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More Power

Tech Conference Fosters Invaluable Collaboration Among Co-ops

Cooperative Technologies Conference and Expo brings together 455 leaders from 26 states

More Power

Pitt and Greene General Manager Named CFC Board President

Mark Suggs serves as president of National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation

Feature Story

Uplifting Rural Tourism

A nonprofit is helping NC communities shine

Feature Story

‘Where Kids Can Just Be Kids’

Camp Carefree offers a safe, fun camp experience

Carolina Voices

What’s Your Most Embarrassing Moment

Share in the laughter with stories submitted by our readers