What’s in a Name?
Ben Hur is a small, unincorporated community in Lee County that was named for the 1880 novel, “Ben-Hur: a Tale of the Christ,” written by former Union General Lew Wallace.
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Choptank co-op directors meet MLB legend May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer It all began with a plan. Three Choptank Electric Cooperative board directors, and one director’s wife, were going to meet baseball legend Cal Ripken. “We are all big Orioles fans who...
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An Underground Love Affair
Show spuds some affection this February January-February 2024 by Nicole Zema, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Roasted, baked, fried or mashed; smothered in gravy or chilled for a summer salad, potatoes are a nutrient-rich vegetable with endless culinary versatility....
Keeping the Lights On
Is a battery backup right for you? May 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist We all depend on electricity more than ever before, which is why even the briefest service interruption can be incredibly frustrating. It’s no wonder many homeowners are taking a closer...
Battling the Elements
If you’ve thought storm events seem to be more frequent and more intense these days, you’re not wrong.
Off The Beaten Path
80% of people surveyed believe vacation does wonders for mental health.
Hanging by a Thread
When Cooperative Home Care Associates, a New York-based, in-home caregiver cooperative, ran into a shortage of personal protective equipment during the pandemic, another co-op ramped up to help out – Opportunity Threads.
Sun Up to Sun Down
Farm Bureau honors Southampton County couple May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Community Electric Cooperative Board of Directors Chairman Jeannette Everett and her husband, M.L., recently made history. The couple is the first ever to receive the Distinguished...
Rural Rescue
How grain bin safety training can save lives May 2024 by Nicole Zima, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation In Virginia’s heaviest grain-producing regions, people often tell stories of farmers who have had close calls while working in or around grain bins. Virginia Farm...
Finding Fido’s Fancy
Tips for feeding finicky four-legged friends March 2024 Story courtesy of Family Features Similar to humans, dogs can also experience digestive discomfort, picky palates and sensitive stomachs, and it can be hard for pet parents to anticipate their pets’ changing...
Aw, Shucks!
Virginia’s Oyster Trail and Maryland’s Crab & Oyster Trail include restaurants, seafood markets, tours, events and more.
Heroes on Display
Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers...
Heroes on Display
Annual lineworker rodeo celebrates 20th anniversary May 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer What started out as a small competition for bragging rights has turned into the largest regional event of its kind in the U.S. Since 2003, co-op and other utility lineworkers...