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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A Guitar With Heartstrings
When 4-year-old Luke DeHart went to a Brad Paisley concert with his parents and younger sister, he had no idea he would be going home with a one-of-a-kind souvenir.
Keep it Rollin’
Hop on and take a ride with these snapshots showing the wheels of adventure.
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We welcome signed letters of less than 250 words. using the form at the bottom of the page e-mail to:[email protected]. mail to: Mailbag, P.O. Box 2340, Glen Allen, VA 230584-230. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, style and length, with a 250-word...
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Give Farmers a Brake
Across Virginia, crop harvests begin in late summer and continue into the cooler weeks of fall, requiring use of roadways to move heavy equipment to access different tracts of farmland.
An Energizing Comparison
Because co-ops are inherently focused on the needs of their members, they center their planning and operations around the places they operate.
Beep, Beep!
Low-speed electric vehicles are an alternative to full-size models October 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Spend a few days in a waterfront town, vacation destination or a golf community, and you’ll likely see a surge of low-speed electric vehicles on neighborhood...
Prepared for Fun
Taking the stress out of winter travel story January-February 2025 courtesy of Family Features While there’s plenty to appreciate about winter travel, including picturesque scenery and festive moments with loved ones, the season can also bring a unique set of...
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.
Modern Smartphones
Is yours up to the challenge of daily life? April 2025 story courtesy of StatePoint As smartphones have transformed from simple communication devices to essential tools for navigation, entertainment, productivity and much more, so have their vulnerabilities — and...
Seek and Unplug
It is easy to overlook the hidden energy wasters in our homes.
Detector Dogs
Dogs and their handlers go through an 8-to 10-week training program to learn how to inspect passenger luggage and handbags for agricultural goods.
Aw, Shucks!
Virginia’s Oyster Trail and Maryland’s Crab & Oyster Trail include restaurants, seafood markets, tours, events and more.
The Other Side of the Meter
Electrician changes paths following career camp May 2025 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Chessa Trimble, a journeyman electrician well into her chosen career path, had driven daily past the Electric Cooperative Training Center near her home in Palmyra, Va., and...
The Other Side of the Meter
Electrician changes paths following career camp May 2025 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Chessa Trimble, a journeyman electrician well into her chosen career path, had driven daily past the Electric Cooperative Training Center near her home in Palmyra, Va., and...