In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, C Spire has mobilized to support Carolina West Wireless by delivering six full-size generators and two towable generators to aid in restoration efforts in North Carolina. The devastating storm made landfall Sept. 26 in Florida before wreaking havoc across several states, including Georgia and the Carolinas.

This collaborative effort highlights the importance of partnership in natural disasters, where multiple entities' collective strength and resources can accelerate the recovery process.

The C Spire wireless network handles more traffic than ever these days, but when you’re expecting 60,000 additional devices logging on over a six-acre spread, having a world-class backup can save your six.

That’s why C Spire brought its robust COLT (Cell On Light Truck) portable cellular tower to provide wireless support for the recent Thunder Over Columbus air show, held Sept. 21-22 at Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi.

Adron Belk was born to be a farmer. From the moment he could walk, he was exploring the fields of the family farm, diligently matching his father step for step, learning the ways of the land and steeping himself in the generational lore of the seasons. It’s the only life he’s ever known, and it’s as natural to him as breathing.

“There’s just something about farming,” says Belk. “The smell of dirt, putting a seed in the ground, nurturing it, watching it come to harvest. Nothing beats that feeling.”

The temperatures outside may say it’s still summertime, but the back-to-school season has arrived.

As parents prepare their kids for the upcoming school year with new clothes, kicks and classroom supplies, it’s also time to begin thinking about how they’ll interact with technology and devices in the course of their studies — and how to integrate technology that can enhance learning, monitor screen time and ensure safety.

When it comes to volunteering their time and talents to help others, teenagers are the most generous of all. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 28 percent of people aged 16-17 volunteered between 2019 and 2021, the highest rate of any age group.

Today, resources abound for matching volunteers of all ages with opportunities to help their communities and a variety of religious, environmental and social causes. And teens can effectively use their smart devices to find volunteer opportunities by leveraging various apps, websites and social media platforms.

The evolution of handheld technology has dramatically changed how teens learn, socialize, and interact with their surroundings.

While smartphones offer many benefits, like instant access to online tutoring before a big test, they also pose challenges that can affect your teen's schoolwork. From SparkNotes to Snapchat, our teens have access to the entire world in their hands — the good, the bad, and the ugly.