For Whom the Bells Toll
Virginia foundry one of only three left in America January 2023 by Audrey Hingley, Contributing Writer Looks can be deceiving. B.A. Sunderlin Bellfoundry is housed in a...
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A Retirement Well-Earned
MEC electric car now part of Florida museum Jan/Feb 2023 An electric 1975 “CitiCar” believed to have once belonged to Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative was recently spotted in a South Florida museum. The old-school EV, which once thumbed its nose at the gasoline...
Grow for Year-Round Color
Mention to friends that you’ve planted an evergreen tree in your yard, and most will assume you’ve added a pine, arborvitae, or a related conifer. But there are also evergreen flowering trees, and in our region, the native American holly is one of the most popular.
Snow Cute
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!
Pasta-bilities
Staying warm this winter with these pasta recipes
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Maintaining Grid Resiliency
A variety of factors like extreme weather and increased use of renewable energy are affecting the electric utility industry so much that there’s even a new way to talk about it: resilience.
It’s Exercise Season
The new year seems to always spark new promises to prioritize our health. Yet, somewhere around the third month into the year, those promises often get broken.
Wired For Success
A national “Most Wired” award has been earned by UVA Health for its advanced use of technology to bolster high-quality patient care.
Should I Change My Charging Habits
Many of us are so connected to our phones, tablets and laptops that we panic when their battery nears the dreaded 0% mark.
New Year, Smarter Home
January 2023 by Miranda Boutelle, Contributing Columnist Q: Are smart home technologies energy efficient? Will making these technology upgrades save me money? A: You’ve probably heard the term “smart home” a lot in recent years. If you’re curious about what makes a...
Facing Mental Health Issues Head On
It was during busy harvest season when John became increasingly agitated over a seemingly inconsequential personal matter. Negative emotions he’d buried years in the past were triggered unknowingly and came barreling back with frightening intensity.
Tails of New York
To me, there’s no better show than one focused on dogs. Dogs of every breed and temperament. Given the choice of a Broadway show, or a dog show, it would be difficult to decide.
Just Say No To CO
January 2023 Safety tips to help prepare your home for storms Story courtesy of Statepoint Content Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and snowstorms can occur at any time, so preparing ahead is key. However, a study by the Federal Emergency...
Good News for Meat Lovers
Three studies published in the peer-reviewed American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reveal that lean beef can be good for you.
Off-Season Bliss
Tips for Planning Winter Getaways January 2023 Story courtesy of Family Features Winter occasions and celebrations equate to increased travel opportunities for many families to see destinations around the globe.Whether you’re planning a trip far from home or taking...
A Glimpse of Potential
Young women throughout Virginia challenged their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, its member cooperatives and generous partners.
A Glimpse of Potential
Young women throughout Virginia challenged their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives, its member cooperatives and generous partners.