Carolina Stories

Apps & Add-ons for Smartphone Photography

Camera apps, lenses, and tripods

Smartphone Photography Quick Tips

More hints from an expert photographer

How to Get the Perfect Shot with Your Smartphone

The best camera is the one you have with you

How Smart Should Your Thermostat Be?

What to consider before replacing your thermostat

Hunting Preserves Offer a Safe, Accessible Experience

Experience upland bird hunting in a controlled setting

NC Author is an Advocate for our State Dog

Libby Bagby has a passion for Plott hounds

Staying in hot water

Insulating water pipes can mean big savings

“The Plow”

by Martha Bassett

Eco-friendly Living

Three ways to bring sustainability into your home

Mad for Maple

Discover the versatility of this all-natural sweetener

Pomegranate Seeds, Without the Mess

Be Fire Savvy

Reduce risk of injury with these steps

The Evolution of Holiday Lighting

New LED options can help cut long-term costs

A Magical Tow Sack

Giving Back to the Communities We Serve

NC’s electric co-ops are as local and community centered as they come

The Water Picture

Piedmont Candy Company Turns out an NC Tradition

Red Bird peppermints are an iconic flavor of the holidays

Local Foods Take the Guesswork out of Gifting

These award-winning flavors are sure to please

Jones-Onslow EMC Supports Solar School

Queens Creek Elementary recently installed a solar PV system

Sizing Up Ductless Heat Pumps

A ductless system can help heat and cool on a budget

Decorations? Bah, Humbug!

Don’t enjoy holiday decorating? We have strategies for you.

See Some Lights (and Ride a Camel) at the Speedway Christmas

Charlotte Motor Speedway event runs through Dec. 31, 2017

A Good Read: Wish

A skinny dog and a neighbor boy help a wish come true

A New Application for Bronze-Age Kiln Bricks

‘Firebricks’ could store energy from renewable generation