America’s First Political Celebrity
John Dickinson just might be the most important Founding Father you’ve never heard of.
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Who You Gonna Call? Rock Busters!
When retired pharmacist Chester Hill needed an electrical line installed for a newly constructed garage on his Big Stone Gap farm, he knew exactly who to call.
Red & White Blue
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Dining with Peggy: Classic Redefined
Tucked into a narrow storefront in Fredericksburg’s Old Towne district, Cork & Table is a hidden gem. Its motto of “Classic Redefined” applies as much to the atmosphere as to the menu. It is as perfect for a date night as it is for a casual dinner with friends.
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Supply Chain is Top Priority for Co-ops
As summer storm season approaches, electric cooperatives are taking steps to deal with unprecedented disruptions in the supply chain for critical electrical equipment.
Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans
A full weekend of events honoring Native veterans who have served the nation in the U.S. Armed Forces will be taking place soon, and event organizers encourage those who wish to participate to make their plans now.
Noting Virginia’s Eight Presidents on July 4th
Eight U.S. presidents hailed from Virginia, more than any other colony or state.
Investment In Agriculture R&D Is Lagging
Government backing for research and development in farm life has dropped dramatically at a time when other nations have maintained or increased their agricultural R&D interests, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Battery Storage or Generator?
Power outages can be more than a minor nuisance. Extreme weather can knock out the electric grid for days to weeks at a time.
Is It Time For A Smart Thermostat?
Thermostats control the cooling and heating systems in the home. In the winter, they turn on the heat when the inside temperature near the thermostat drops below the setpoint, and turn it off when they sense the temperature has risen above it.
A Solutions Cooperative
You’ve probably heard the jingle dozens of times — “Ace is the place.” And Ace Hardware is indeed the place for many shoppers looking for home improvement or gardening shoppers
Preventing Costly Copper Theft
Strange things start happening when the world price of copper skyrockets to record levels like it did this year.
The Heart-Brain Connection
The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also affect the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Sky’s the Limit for New Grads
Here are the relevant numbers: 18, 24, 400, 6. No, not a dicey lottery play, but instead a definite investment in the field of careers in energy. As in the 18th graduating class of Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Program, which numbered 24 students, including the 400th graduate in its six-year history.
Sky’s the Limit for New Grads
Here are the relevant numbers: 18, 24, 400, 6. No, not a dicey lottery play, but instead a definite investment in the field of careers in energy. As in the 18th graduating class of Southside Virginia Community College’s Power Line Worker Program, which numbered 24 students, including the 400th graduate in its six-year history.