Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Energy

The electric experience

What is it like to own and drive an electric vehicle?

Carolina Bookshelf

The Whole Kit and Caboodle II

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Tundra swans

Energy Sense

Zone control

Automatic zone systems adjust temperatures of individual rooms

Carolina Gardens

A better birdbath

Plus Garden To-Do’s for February

Carolina Living

DIY budgeting

Tracking expenses on a spreadsheet gives you financial insight and control

Your Power

A teachable moment in Union County

trees, safety and electric power

I Remember

Aunt Bid

Up Front (Viewpoints)

From Our Readers: Legoland and Potholders

January’s letters to the editor

Feature Story

The World Made Straight

A movie thriller made in western North Carolina premieres this month

Carolina Living

Hot hues for 2015

Forecasted colors for exterior doors include a strong bronze and a lush mauve

I Remember

Mr. Wagner

Carolina Living

Nailing it

Digits today sport neon colors and elaborate designs

Feature Story

The Governor’s Vision

Gov. Pat McCrory on rural development, education, communication, energy and electric cooperatives

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Up Front (Viewpoints)

Striking a balance

by Michael E.C. Gery

Feature Story

Teachers can take real-world experiences into their classrooms

The Kenan Fellows Program places teachers in research, technology and industry settings

Feature Story

Thank the hardworking bees

From apples to zucchini and honey, too

Energy Sense

Touch-control faucets

New options are convenient and efficient for kitchen tasks

Carolina Living

‘Pear-fection’

Diabetics and non-diabetics alike can enjoy this sweet, juicy fruit

Carolina Gardens

No Deer Here

32 deer-resistant garden plants