Carolina Stories

Lineworkers Test Skills at 2025 Pole Top Rescue Competition

Cameron Clark of Lumbee River achieves fastest time among 23 other lineworkers.

100 Years of Southern Lunch

Generations have been raised on the Lexington diner’s staples.

Investing in the Communities We Call Home

NC co-ops utilize a USDA program to support local healthcare, first responders and business development.

NC Co-ops Empower Youth Through 4-H Partnerships

NC Co-ops are committed to enhancing the learning and development of today’s youth.

From Leftovers to Showstoppers

Five simple tricks to turn fridge scraps into fresh meals and freezer gold

Conserving Energy in the Kitchen

Watch for Electrical Hazards This Holiday Season

Prevent holiday disaster with fire safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association.

Beat the Holiday Surge

Simple steps to save on major holiday expenses

Dancing Beneath the Current

Exploring the wit and wonder of the river otter

Carolina’s Finest Award Winners 2025

RoCo Quilt Trail Showcases Rural Life and History

Find intricate barn quilt squares against a backdrop of autumn leaves

Blowing Rock

Lexington Barbecue

Scratchmade Snackery

Troy’s 105 Diner

Lexington Barbecue Festival

Sassafras

Biltmore Estate

Appalachian Theatre of High County

Billy Graham Library

Texas Pete

For the Meteorologist at Heart

Home weather stations are both informative and fun

Tulip Time

Showy displays worth the annual effort.

Finding the Next Meal

Combating food deserts in rural North Carolina