October 2009
Volume 41, No. 10
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When I moved to Davie County and discovered the beautiful surrounding areas, I was in Hog Heaven with a camera. Michael W. Prince, Mocksville , EnergyUnited
FEATURES
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Jacob’s Log He knew something was missing when he started school this year.
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One Giant Step How the cooperative difference changed rural America.
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Carolina Country Scenes
FAVORITES
A selection of your favorite photos.
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First Person Excerpts from your letters on climate change issues. Also, we’re on Facebook!
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More Power to You Is thermal storage right for you?
I Remember Our new series will cover some of your favorite memories.
On The Cover Musician, storyteller and renowned potter Glenn Bolick, of Avery County’s Blackberry community, performs in Blowing Rock, Aug. 8, 2009. Mr. Bolick, called a “mountain renaissance man,” hosts musical and storytelling events near his wood-burning kiln that produces some of the most sought after ceramics in the mountains. Photography by Peter Morris, Vilas.
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Carolina Country Store Spiritual woodwork & crown molding tools.
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Marketplace A showcase of goods and services.
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Tar Heel Lessons Getting to know Charles Frazier.
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Joyner’s Corner Find the value of solar energy.
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Carolina Gardens Fire ant control.
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Carolina Compass Adventures in Yadkin County.
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Energy Cents Central lighting control.
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Classified Ads
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Carolina Kitchen Witch Hat Treats, Apple Fritters, Caramel Apple Coffee Cake, Striped Chocolate Popcorn.
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