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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Carolina Living

Reconnect in the Moonlight

Simple ways to enjoy nature after dark

Carolina Gardens

Preserve Those Herbs

Plus To-Do’s for August

Energy Sense

Cool Savings

Keep your fridge in top form with energy efficiency tips

Carolina Living

End-of-Summer Traditions to Start with Your Kids

Six summer rituals to help ease kids into the school year

Carolina Living

Celebrate with a Bang, Not a Burn

Enjoy fireworks safely this holiday season

Tip Of The Month

Beat the Heat with Smart Timing

Use heat-producing appliances at night to stay cool

Feature Story

Fancy Footwork

The happy feet of the J Creek Cloggers are reviving Appalachia’s lively dance

More Power

Average to Above-Average Hurricane Season Expected

What’s in store for hurricane season

More Power

Co-op Projects Will Enhance Grid Resilience, Reliability

Three NC co-ops receive DEQ funding

Viewpoints

A Year of Nuclear Power Milestones

NC electric cooperative’s communities benefit from some of the Southeast’s lowest-carbon electricity

Carolina Living

Are Copperhead Numbers Increasing?

Keep your family safe without harming snakes

On The House

Shielding From Surges

Protect devices during summer storms

Feature Story

Citizen Vinyl is in the Groove

An Asheville record press brings music to the masses

Carolina Adventures

Small Town, Big Adventure

Tales, trails and tartans await you in the mountains of Franklin

Carolina Living

Pause, Reflect, Reset

Five steps to get back on track (or start fresh) this July

Carolina Living

Soak Up the Sun (Safely)

Simple dos and don’ts for staying safe under the sun

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Tip Of The Month

Keep it Cool and Cook Smart This Summer

Grill or go no-bake to save energy and stay cool

More Power

Co-op Leaders Engage Congressional Leaders

Electric cooperative leaders advocate for smart energy policies on Capitol Hill

More Power

Two NC Co-ops Support Amazon.com Projects

Four County EMC and Jones-Onslow EMC help facilitate new Amazon distribution centers

Viewpoints

Coaching for the Future

Basketball sports camp helps young women find their true potential on and off the court

Carolina Voices

What’s the Greatest Sports Moment Ever?

Share in the athletic excitement with stories submitted by our readers

Feature Story

A Winning Museum

Native sluggers are memorialized at the NC Baseball Museum

Feature Story

Stop and Smell the Corn Dogs

T-Ball: A rite of childhood passage