Red, White, Blue and Purple
On May 9, 1971, U.S. Army Captain Thomas Smith was co-piloting a military helicopter on a “last light” visual reconnaissance scouting mission in the vicinity of Viet Nam’s U-Mihn Forest, better known to military personnel as the Delta.
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A New Lease on Life
When Sherrie and Mourad Fahim bought a 120-year-old building in Barboursville, Va., they weren’t exactly sure what they were getting into.
Raspberry Rush Treats
Fresh raspberries are a source of vitamin C to support the immune system.
The Catch of the Day
AUGUST 2022 by Laura Emery, Deputy Editor Say Cheese highlights some of our reader's submitted photos based on the theme of that issue. Check out the full gallery and submit your photo!Click image to view larger with caption:[gallery order="ASC" columns="3"...
Margo Oxendine on Fair Game
When I was young, Daddy would pile us into the car every August and head to the West Virginia State Fair, near Lewisburg. It was at the time of my sister’s birthday, and it was always one of her treats.
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The School on the Hill, Revisited
The assembly hall at the Campbell County Training Center Complex in Rustburg, Va., has a stunning new life, thanks to donors, supporters and volunteers.
Black Cherry
Black cherries make handsome specimen trees. White flowers hang in four- to six-inch, upright to pendulous clusters. They are visited by native bees, honeybees, flies and beetles, and, after pollination, they form purple to blue-black fruits.
Youthful Connections
About two dozen youths from Virginia, Maryland and Delaware learned about cooperatives and the communities they serve as part of the 2022 Youth Tour, sponsored by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Electrifying Tractors
It’s no surprise that sensitivity to fuel costs and a growing desire for energy independence are driving innovation in electric vehicles. Similarly, these factors are creating increased interest in electric farming equipment.
Cheap May Not Be Cheap
The pressure of inflation these days is making us all wonder whether we should just buy things that are good enough, rather than looking for higher quality.
Support Mental Health In Rural America
Throughout many parts of the country, an increased understanding of mental health has led to enhanced awareness of its importance. However, in some instances, a gap remains between understanding mental health and embracing solutions, particularly in rural areas.
Stay Ahead of Scammers
The Better Business Bureau says it receives about 1,000 complaints of utility scams each year. Let’s look at a few common scenarios of utility scams:
How to Set Your Thermostat
Heating and cooling account for about half the energy used in a typical home, so it’s a great place to use less energy. When used wisely, your thermostat can help reduce wasted energy.
A Cooperative Fish Story
The principle behind the Korean National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative is simple: “One person works for ten thousand people and ten thousand people work for one.”
Planting Seeds
by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer These kids know co-ops. In late June, hundreds of students, parents and teachers gathered at the Virginia Tech campus for the annual Virginia FFA State Convention. New this year was the Career and Opportunity Expo, during which students...
Planting Seeds
by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer These kids know co-ops. In late June, hundreds of students, parents and teachers gathered at the Virginia Tech campus for the annual Virginia FFA State Convention. New this year was the Career and Opportunity Expo, during which students...