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Statement of Ownership and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 Title of Publication: Carolina Country Publication Number: ISSN 0008-6746 Filing Date: September 2022 Issued monthly, 12 times annually. Subscription price is $5.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members. Mailing address of office is 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616, Wake County. Publisher is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Editor is Warren Kessler, 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Owner is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. There are no other owners or bondholders. The purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months. Circulation: Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months, also actual number of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date (September 2022). Total copies: Average 742,383 (September: 756,881). Paid Circulation: Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales: None. Mail subscription: Average 735,573 (September: 750,674). Total Paid Circulation: Average 735,573 (September 750,674). Free Distribution by mail carrier, or other means, samples complimentary and other free copies: Average 6,810 (September: 6,207). Total Distribution: Average: 742,383 (September 756,881). Copies Not Distributed: Office use, leftover, unaccounted, spoiled after printing; Average: 0 (September: 0). Returns from news agents: None. Total: Average number of copies each issue during preceding

Statement of Ownership and Circulation Required by 39 U.S.C. 3685 Title of Publication: Carolina Country Publication Number: ISSN 0008-6746 Filing Date: September 2022 Issued monthly, 12 times annually. Subscription price is $5.00 for members, $12.00 for non-members. Mailing address of office is 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616, Wake County. Publisher is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Editor is Warren Kessler, 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. Owner is North Carolina Association of Electric Cooperatives, Inc., 3400 Sumner Blvd., Raleigh, N.C. 27616. There are no other owners or bondholders. The purpose, function and non-profit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes have not changed during the preceding 12 months. Circulation: Average number of copies each issue during preceding 12 months, also actual number of copies of single issue published nearest to filing date (September 2022). Total copies: Average 742,383 (September: 756,881). Paid Circulation: Sales through dealers and carriers, street vendors, counter sales: None. Mail subscription: Average 735,573 (September: 750,674). Total Paid Circulation: Average 735,573 (September 750,674). Free Distribution by mail carrier, or other means, samples complimentary and other free copies: Average 6,810 (September: 6,207). Total Distribution: Average: 742,383 (September 756,881). Copies Not Distributed: Office use, leftover, unaccounted, spoiled after printing; Average: 0 (September: 0). Returns from news agents: None. Total: Average number of copies each issue during preceding

THIS MONTH: Carolina’s Finest

Hearing from readers is one of our favorite parts of producing Carolina Country each month, and our annual Carolina’s Finest Awards always stand out as a great way to hear what you, our readers, think is the best in the state. This year’s winners do not disappoint, so turn to page 8 to learn about the top picks across 10 categories. Also, Election Day is coming up! Learn more on page 7.

—Scott Gates, editor

From Our Readers

Inspiring Burn Care Being a burn survivor, I would like to say a big “Thank You” for the incredible story of Dr. King and the UNC Burn Center (“Advancing Burn Care in North Carolina and Beyond,” September 2022, page 4). I was burned in June 2011 and was transferred to the burn center. There I met Dr. King and his awe-inspiring staff. I underwent 11 surgeries in three months under the watchful eyes and calm hands of Dr. King. He prayed with me before surgery, his team alleviated all of my fears and the nursing staff was phenomenal. The aftercare team, especially Michelle and Chelsey, didn’t wait until I went home to care for me — I saw them daily. They provided me with materials to keep me busy. It was hard for my family to come because of the miles but the UNC family made me feel SPECIAL. Thanks to all who cared for me, and to Dr. King. I rave your name to all when I describe my experience. God bless you all and never change — you Tarheels are the best!

Rebecca Garner, Robbins, a member of Randolph EMC

Sought-after Baskets We had several readers ask where they can find baskets made by our October issue’s Carolina Creator, Neal Thomas. You can typically find Neal at the State Farmers Market in Raleigh (Exit 297 off I-40; visit bit.ly/statefm or call the farmers market at 919-733-7417 for more information).

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS! Carolina Country Scenes Photo Contest

Send us your best photos of Carolina people or scenes! We’ll pay $50 for those published in the Carolina Country Scenes section of our January 2023 issue.

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