October 2007 Volume 39, No. 10
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Jimmy Dozier of Nash County and his team of Belgian mares, Mary and Martie. Photo by Bill Jones of Rocky Mount, a member of Edgecombe-Martin County EMC.
FEATURES
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Renewable Energy for North Carolina New state legislation aims to develop more renewable energy sources for North Carolina. Rural regions should benefit.
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The Ronald McDonald House
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A personal experience with this home away from home.
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FAVORITES
The Underground House
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First Person Cooperatives are in business for their members.
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More Power to You A fuel cell manufacturer moves to Martin County. Plus: Answers to CFL questions.
A Uwharrie Mountains retreat is part of the earth.
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Carolina Country Scenes A selection of your favorite photographs.
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Banding Brown Pelicans
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Carolina Country Store
Leg bands help us keep track of where birds go and how they’re doing.
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You’re From Carolina Country
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Tar Heel Lessons
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Marketplace
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Joyner’s Corner
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Carolina Compass Adventures in Stokes County.
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Carolina Gardens
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Energy Cents Setting back your thermostat.
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Classified Ads
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Carolina Kitchen Great Meatballs with Sauce, Vegetable Brown Rice, Apple Snack Squares.
ON THE COVER
Jeff Wickham’s photo of his campsite in Three Top Mountain, Ashe County, was selected from this month’s gallery of your favorite photographs. (See pages 16–19.) He is a member of Blue Ridge Mountain EMC and lives in Murphy.
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