February 2013
Feature Stories
A gallery of your favorite photos
On the road to more energy-efficient lighting
Emerging technologies that will make indoor and outdoor lighting more efficient.
How Ocracoke learned that one of its own went down with his ship off North Carolina’s coast during World War II
Departments
By Curtis Wynn
Solar electricity for the grid
An evening with Betty Ray McCain in Raleigh March 12
Emerging technology could help reduce costs and improve service
Apply for sports camp scholarships by March 30
Upgrading garage doors
Where does your electricity come from?
Need help filing your tax return?
Trained volunteers statewide offer free services to help to low and moderate income households prepare federal and state income tax returns
Proper dog training prevents behavior problems
Craft projects help kids explore their creativity
Learn how to identify and prevent strokes
You can help protect natural resources
Learn how with recycleing and a greener laundry room
Carolina Gardens
Tar Heel Lessons
Sites explore African-American history year-round