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The people, places and history that make our state great
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Make Sure Your Fridge is Lint Free
Routine maintenance can extend the life of your fridge and save money on your bill
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Cooperation Among Co-ops Highlighted at Annual Meeting
Over 400 NC electric co-op leaders met in Raleigh for the 2025 Brighter Future Summit
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Co-op 101: Our Statewide Network of Support
These three organizations were created to support NC electric co-ops
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A Path to Energy Efficiency and Savings
A new rebate program is empowering co-op members to make their homes more energy efficient
Beyond Sweet Basil
Plus Garden To-Do’s for May
I Remember
Travel Joys in a Buick Electra
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Ghost Town in the Sky
Carolina People
Making Waves in an Island Community
Mary Helen Goodloe-Murphy is an Outer Banks legend
Carolina Living
Home Improvement on a Budget
Practical home upgrades that save time and reduce clutter
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Restoring power in the mountains
North Carolina’s electric cooperatives’ Hurricane Helene story
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Turn Your Suds into Savings
Save energy (and money) by washing your clothes in cold water
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Register for a ‘Pop-up’ Co-op Leadership Camp
Cooperative Leadership Camp participants experience a day in the life of a lineworker
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Union Power Cooperative Honors Lineworkers Through Sculpture
A tribute to lineworkers, in bronze
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Brighter Days are Ahead for WNC
The resilience of Western NC creates a special bond amidst Hurricane Helene recovery
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Casting History in Bronze
Stephen Smith applies ancient technique to modern subjects