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Carolina Stories

The people, places and history that make our state great

Tarheel Tidbits

Do You Know … the Apollo astronauts trained in NC?

Plus fun ways around the state to celebrate space travel

Tarheel Tidbits

The Snyder Slugger

An American Tradition

Carolina Bookshelf

A Good Read: Charlotte the Scientist Finds a Cure

A new children’s book empowers youth to excel

Tarheel Tidbits

Honoring Women in the Military

Female servicemembers have strengthened our country since its infancy

Carolina Living

Fussy Baby?

Remedies for soothing your little one

Energy

Getting Hot in the Kitchen?

In summer, choose appliances that won’t make your A/C work too hard

Carolina Living

Protecting the Ocean From Plastic

Help turn the tide of pollution with these five steps

Feature Story

High Country Cycling

Western NC offers epic biking options, both on- and off-road

I Remember

Tobacco Farm Days

Feature Story

Steamers Baseball Stirs Community Pride

Edenton celebrates the 80th anniversary of historic Hicks Field

Feature Story

What Makes a Bogue Sound Watermelon So Sweet?

And how to use them in your kitchen

Energy Sense

Keep Cool for Less

Get your home in top shape for summer

Your Power

Report: Electric Co-ops Fuel U.S. Economy

Cooperatives are engines of economic development in their local communities

Your Power

NC Co-ops Position for a Brighter Future

Statewide annual meeting focuses on innovation and service

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Your Power

Questioning Space Heater Efficiency

A reader wants to know: How can something be 300% efficient?

Your Power

NC State Predicts Average Hurricane Season

The Atlantic Basin may see 13-16 named storms in 2019

Your Power

The Path to Low-Carbon Power

NCEMC has been on a path to generating electricity while emitting less carbon dioxide for decades

Up Front

Meeting Member Needs With Low-Carbon Power

Electric co-ops in North Carolina are national leaders in providing low-carbon power

Carolina Living

Smart Appliances

Consider pros, cons when mulling purchases

Feature Story

Camping Among the Pines

Community on common ground has brought families together for decades

Carolina Gardens

Know When Your Veggies are Ripe

Plus Garden To-Do’s for June

Carolina Living

4 tips to help you shed those 5 pounds

Weight loss for long-term gains