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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Carolina Living

Buying your first home

Steps to take on your path to ownership

Energy

Choosing a smart thermostat

When replacing your thermostat, the right choice can make all the difference

Your Power

Electric cooperatives celebrate congressional careers

Energy Sense

Electric space heaters

How to use them efficiently in your home

Up Front

From Our Readers: Renewables and Customer Service

January’s letters to the editor

I Remember

Grandpa Stout

Up Front

Happy trails

by Michael E. C. Gery

I Remember

Huntin’ wabbits

Your Power

Jones-Onslow EMC names Jeff Clark to succeed Ron McElheney as CEO

Carolina Living

Real recycling vs. “wishful recycling”

I Remember

The letter to my brother

Feature Story

The lights were out in Ellerbe and Derby

Working the January 1968 ice storm in the Sandhills

I Remember

The lonely Marine

Carolina People

The miracle of Anna

Your Power

The regional grid is ready for winter

Carolina Adventures

Treasures of North Carolina

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Your Power

Carbon emissions progress in the electric utility industry

I Remember

Christmas Day makeover

Your Power

Co-ops keep poles in good condition

Feature Story

Natural gas is outpacing coal as the leading electricity fuel

Carolina Living

Fa-la-lah-choo!

Allergic to the holidays? Here’s how to keep yourself sneeze-free

Up Front

From Our Readers: Kudos and Country Boys

December’s letters to the editor

On The House

When duct cleaning makes sense

Worth the investment or just a scam?

Carolina Living

Keeping your data private

Ways to protect your personal information online and offline