Carolina Stories
The people, places and history that make our state great
Winter Adjustments to Improve Heating Costs
Reduce costs and improve comfort during the winter months
Roanoke Cooperative Solar + Storage Sites Complete Statewide Network
Roanoke Cooperative’s new solar + storage sites strengthen rural energy resilience
The Disc Golf Visionary
George Sappenfield turned a personal passion into an international phenomenon
Building Routines that Feel Like You
How to effortlessly turn small habits into long-term progress
Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders
Cooperative Leadership Camp brings hands-on leadership training to Carolina high schoolers
Hildreth named Pee Dee Electric CEO
Donnie Spivey retires after 40 years of service to the co-op
An Eye for Conservation
George Masa’s photographs helped preserve the beauty he chased
How to Choose a Word of the Year
Turn intention into direction with one meaningful word
An Angel and the Owls
This article first appeared in the May 1995 issue of Union Power’s “Cooperative Review”
Warm Weather May Leave NC Dreaming of a White Christmas
What to expect from seasonal NC snows
NC Co-ops Partner to Support ‘Girl Power’ Camp
Nash Community College inspires next generation of women in utility and infrastructure careers.
Maximizing Your Fireplace’s Efficiency
Connect with Carolina Country!
Recharge Before the Restart
Mindful strategies to help you recover, reflect and start the new year refreshed
What’s the Worst Gift You’ve Ever Received?
Share in the merry cheer (and horror) with stories submitted by our readers
The Heart of Who We Are
Western NC unites in gratitude and resilience after Hurricane Helene’s lasting impact.


























