Carolina Stories

Finding New Life on the Water

Tanya Binford’s surprising path to sailing the 5,500-mile Great Loop

Nimble and Reliable: Natural Gas Generation

Natural gas generation plays a role in a brighter future for electric co-op members

Marking a Milestone

Carolina Farmer first hit mailboxes this month in 1946

Pee Dee Electric CEO Elected to National Board

Donnie Spivey will represent state as an NRECA director

2021 Hurricane Season Could Be Above Average

NC State forecasters anticipate 15 to 18 named storms

Four County EMC’s Mitch Keel Retiring

Don Gatton Named Incoming CEO

How to Squash the Vine Borer

Plus Garden To-Do’s for June

Exploring North Carolina’s Lookout Towers

Part hiking guide, part photography collection

North Carolina’s Outer Banks

A comprehensive source for travel or relocation

Hiking North Carolina

Details of more than 500 hikes across the state

Blue Marlin

A novella by Lee Smith

3 Ways to Save Energy Outdoors

Find efficiencies outside

Cooking Your Favorite Seafood

Stumped on timing? Use the 10-minute rule.

Traveling with Pets

Protect them on all your road trips

4 cordless tools for Father’s Day gifts

Strawberry Pie

Originally published May 1970

“Soul Message”

By Rissi Palmer

NC Co-op Leaders Meet Virtually for 2021 Annual Meeting

Event centered around ‘Building a Brighter Future’

Co-ops Meet with Legislators During Modified ‘Rally in Raleigh’

Local co-ops adapt to COVID-19 restrictions to engage policymakers

Scholarships Available to Lineworkers’ Families

Applications due by June 30, 2021

Nuclear Power Q&A

What’s the long-term plan for used fuel?

NC Electric Co-ops Support Expanding Rural Broadband Access

Statewide broadband access is critical to the success of rural communities

Go Vertical With Black-Eyed Susan Vines

Plus Garden To-Do’s for May

Foodscaping Tips From a Pro

Brie Arthur is a master of practical gardening advice