Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Feature Story

Electric Co-ops are Paving Pathways to Progress

NC electric co-ops are working with local communities to foster economic growth

Feature Story

Steaks & Spirits at The Country Squire Inn

This Duplin County restaurant is a local haunt in more ways than one

Energy Sense

Which Heat Pump Option is Right for My Home?

Learn the difference between ducted, mini-split and geothermal heat pumps

Carolina Living

Wallpaper That Wows

Personalize your rooms using custom designs

Carolina Living

Tame Your Time

These techniques help you make the most of it

Carolina Living

Adopting A New Cat

5 tips to help your feline friend feel at home

Your Power

The Cooperative Difference at Work

Democratic participation ensures a brighter future for electric co-ops and their members

Your Power

NC Solar+ Schools Served by Co-ops Grow in 2021

Program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

Carolina Living

‘Field of Dreams’ to Provide Hands-on Ag Experience for Fairgoers

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives sponsoring NC State Fair exhibit

Carolina Living

‘Field of Dreams’ to Provide Hands-on Ag Experience for Fairgoers

North Carolina’s Electric Cooperatives sponsoring NC State Fair exhibit

Tip Of The Month

Save Energy Year-Round!

With regular equipment maintenance

Feature Story

Bring on the Heat at the NC Hot Sauce Contest

Visit Oxford for a spicy good time at this year’s festival

Feature Story

Moving Forward Through Farming

Agriculture is empowering Black youth at Sankofa Farms

Feature Story

Sweet, Syrupy Goodness

A culinary adventure following sorghum from field to biscuits

Carolina Creators

“Sleep with One Eye Open”

By The Burnett Sisters Band & Colin Ray

Your Power

Celebrate National Drive Electric Week

Find an EV event near you September 25–October 3

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Your Power

Renewable Energy Grows to Second-Largest Source of U.S. Power

Only natural gas produced more electricity in 2020

Carolina Gardens

Add Showy Beautyberry to Autumn Gardens

Plus Garden To-Do’s for September

On The House

Ants and Spiders and Flies, Oh My!

Prevent pest invasions and unwanted drafts

Carolina Adventures

EV Adventure: Plugging In to the Piedmont

Travel with ease thanks to NC electric co-ops’ vehicle charging network

Up Front (Viewpoints)

Benefits of Using Electricity in New Ways

Learn the criteria for ‘beneficial electrification’ at home

Carolina People

Fresh Produce, Delivered

Will Kornegay is closing the gap between food excess and access

Carolina Living

Fast [Healthy] Food

Home-cooked meals for families on the go

Carolina Living

Wedding Etiquette, Refreshed

I do? I don’t? 7 tips for today’s attendees