A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

Utilitarian Art 

Utilitarian Art 

Southwest Virginia Museum’s quilt show displays the art of practicality April 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer There may be several big stone houses in Big Stone...

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Worth the Trip

Worth the Trip

Native Marylander Peggy Hyland calls the crab cakes at CD Cafe on Solomon’s island possibly the best she’s ever enjoyed.

Living Connected

Living Connected

APB continues connecting customers With make-ready construction in Northern Neck Electric Cooperative service territory complete, All Points Broadband is thrilled to be advancing the fiber-to-the-home initiative in the Northern Neck. Many customers in Richmond County...

Southern Charm

Southern Charm

In what he calls “the second half of my career,” chef Sean Brock is dedicating himself to what he calls “untapped traditions and discoveries,” looking to places like Japan for inspiration.

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter

5 Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during...

NOVEC Offers a Helping Hand to Those in Need

NOVEC Offers a Helping Hand to Those in Need

This is the season to be thankful for all of our blessings and to share our abundance with those less fortunate or going through challenging times. Please take the opportunity to reach out to your neighbors and community by supporting food drives, clothing drives, or...

Not Enough Chefs in the Kitchen

Not Enough Chefs in the Kitchen

Four tips to encourage kids to help with meal preparation November-December 2023 Story courtesy of Family Features Planning, preparing, serving and cleaning up after mealtimes are skills that can be beneficial to everyone. Yet when it comes to meal prep, many families...