Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Carolina Gardens

Tiny Tomatoes

Plus Garden To-Do’s for May

Tip Of The Month

Seal the Leaks

Keep cool air in and energy bills down

Feature Story

Be Storm Ready

Storm readiness and recovery basics

Feature Story

Ready to Serve

NC communities organize for emergency response

Feature Story

Elevated Paths

State trails represent the best of North Carolina

Feature Story

Soundside Adventures

Exploring the Outer Banks’ Western Shores

Your Power

NC Electric Co-ops to Power Guatemalan Village

NC co-ops to bring electricity to a Guatemalan village through the Brighter World Initiative

Tip Of The Month

Set Your Ceiling Fan For the Season

A quick adjustment can improve comfort and reduce energy use

Up Front (Viewpoints)

A Day in the Life of a Lineman

Linemen serve their communities by working in tough conditions to keep the power on safely

Your Power

Co-op Directors Receive Highest State Honor

Two Pee Dee Electric directors received NC’s highest honor for their leadership and service

Your Power

New U.S. Generation Expected to Top Record in 2026

Solar power, energy storage lead additions

Carolina Living

How to Create Your Own ‘Spring Break’ as an Adult

Five low-cost ways to recharge at home

Carolina Living

How to Make Tax Season a Breeze

Simple systems to take the chaos out of next year’s filing season

Carolina Living

Bloom Without the Burnout

Intentional ways to use your spring spark

Energy Sense

The Latest in Electric Lawn Care

Extension cords are a thing of the past

Feature Story

Don’t Say ‘Awesome’

Unless it really is

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Carolina Gardens

Summertime Showstopper

Plus Garden To-Do’s for April

Feature Story

Blooming Backyard Bites

Grow more than herbs and veggies for your kitchen

Carolina Gardens

Compost Like a Pro

How to create your own batch of black gold

Your Power

NC Co-ops Channel More than $8M to Critical Rural Services

Federal funding helped drive rural growth in 2025

Your Power

Frost-Focused Gardeners Plant for Success

How to avoid late-season freezes

Carolina Living

Try Something New This Month

Find fresh energy through new hobbies and experiences

Carolina Living

Conquer a Sleep Reset

Simple but effective ways to improve your sleep quality and schedule

Carolina Living

Five Groundbreaking Innovations Created by Women

Practical contributions that continue to shape the world