Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

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Fall Energy Savings

Save energy between hot and cold season

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NC Co-op and Employees Donate for Storm Recovery Support

The Human Connections Fund is changing lives and connecting communities

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Stay Connected This Hurricane Season

Five tips to stay connected during emergencies and power outages

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Powering More Than Homes

Tourism adds energy to our local North Carolina economies

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Barbecue Pride and Traditions

‘Low and slow’ transcends sauce preferences

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A Table Set for Heroes

Wake County barbecue restaurant honors veterans and their families

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The Lure of a Barbecue Joint

No need to be fancy, folks

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NC Youth Tour 2025 Scrapbook

Photos from the 2025 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour

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On the Road Again

NC Youth Tour’s Jude Stumpf learns about cooperative design, function and impact

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Clean Filter, Cool Savings

Boost airflow and cut energy costs with regular filter changes

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NC Co-ops Welcome Local Transformer Plant Expansion

A Goldsboro power transformer production facility will create 330 new jobs

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Two Co-ops Help NC Educator Bring Innovation to Classroom

Bright Ideas grants, Kenan Fellows program have positive impacts on educators and their students

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How Do Transformers Work?

Transformers serve a vital purpose in safely and efficiently moving electricity across the grid

Carolina Living

Smart Swaps for Heart-Healthy Meals

Budget-friendly ingredients for a healthier lifestyle

Carolina Living

Reconnect in the Moonlight

Simple ways to enjoy nature after dark

Carolina Gardens

Preserve Those Herbs

Plus To-Do’s for August

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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

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Fancy Footwork

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

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Average to Above-Average Hurricane Season Expected

What’s in store for hurricane season

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Co-op Projects Will Enhance Grid Resilience, Reliability

Three NC co-ops receive DEQ funding

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A Year of Nuclear Power Milestones

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