Carolina Stories

Cookie-Making Masters

For the Hanes family, Moravian baking traditions run deep

“Daddy Daughter Day”

By Pierce Freelon

Make Your Home Airtight To Lock in the Savings

Keep cold air out to conserve energy

Upgrade Your Garage

Transform it to make room for additional activities

4 Tips for a Safe Fall Road Trip

Planning your much-needed travel escape

Greetings from the Real Mayberry

60 years ago, Andy Griffith introduced the world to his hometown

Andy Griffith: A Real Dad, Too

Dixie Griffith reflects on her childhood with America’s TV dad

A Country Man

Under the Apple Tree

Grandpa’s Forgiveness

Tall Man, Taller Corn

Light Poles and Memories

Co-op Lineworkers Through the Ages

The evolution of gear from the early days of electrification

Settlement Funding Helps NC Co-op Members Drive Electric

$700,000 will fund expansion of EV charging network

NC Solar+ Schools Grow in 2020

Grant program helps fund solar on K–12 campuses

In the Quiet of the Country

Reflections on the power of the country church

An Egg-Cellent First Food

Every bite counts for your growing foodie

Plant Smart in Fall for a Deer-Free Spring

Plus Garden To-Do’s for October

Make Your Basement More Energy Efficient

Tips for upgrading your downstairs space

Milking Chores

Discerning Details in the Data

Derek Ellington is a master of digital sleuthing

Our Time to Shine

Co-ops find new ways to serve members during a trying year

3 Spooky Sweet Potato Recipes

Brand new recipes to make your Halloween extra “sweet”

How Many Electronics Are in Your House?

Small appliances, devices and other products make up a large chunk of household energy use