Carolina Stories

Convenience & Energy Savings with Smart Speakers

Smart home applications make for the gift that keeps on giving

Do You Know… That NC’s Oldest Newspaper was Printed in 1751?

A Good Read: Beyond the Frozen Forest

Faith-based children’s book about decisions

Meet North Carolina’s First Dog Travel Agent

Mo shares pawsome tips on traveling with four-legged friends

All Hands on Deck!

The Battleship North Carolina is a stimulating place to visit

Beginner Tips for Becoming a Hunter

Success in the field starts with a support system

Hit the High Country Slopes

Boone is the gateway to the ‘Ski Capital of the South’

Let the Sunshine In!

Take advantage of daylight to warm your home in winter

Five Ways to Bust the Clutter

Want to be organized? Get into the zone by creating one.

Five Ways to Protect Your Digital Home

Stay informed to keep out cybercriminals

Handmade Holiday Cheer

Wreathmaking has become tradition for a Wayne County family

Jacob’s Bell: A Christmas Story

A novel by John Snyder

The Queen of Hearts

A novel by Kimmery Martin

Kiln to Kitchen

Recipes and pottery

The Dark of the Island

A mystery/thriller by Philip Gerard

Woodcock Await Upland Hunters

‘Timberdoodles’ are a solitary alternative for dove hunters

Bright Ideas for Smart Home Lighting

Features are impressive but can be pricey

Carolina’s Finest Award Winners 2019

See who our readers voted to be the best in barbecue, Southern cookin’ and 16 other categories

6 Holiday Fire Safety Tips

Whether trimming a tree or lighting candles, stay fire safe this holiday season!

Blue Ridge Energy, Roanoke Electric Receive Community Solar Grants

Co-ops among only three state utilities selected for the NCWAP grants

Drone Solves Albemarle EMC Outage Mystery

The culprit went unseen by ground crews

Electric Vehicle Interest Grows Among NC Co-op Members

Expect to see more EVs on the road in coming years

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