Do We Owe You Money?
Fulfilling one of its guiding principles with regard to members’ economic status, Community Electric Cooperative in December mailed 6,100 refund checks totaling more than $283,000 to current and former members who received service from the cooperative.
Honing Her Skills: CEC’s Parr Earns National Communicator Certification
Jessica Parr has completed the Certified Cooperative Communicator program conducted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter
Here are five ways you can safeguard your home for the winter season.
A Concerned Community
Just hours after lineworker Deaven Snyder was injured in an ATV accident, members of his work crew rushed to the hospital to support him and his wife. BARC leaders also visited the hospital in the days that followed.
Positively Pickled
A reliable pickle recipe designed for optimal shelf life.
The Long and Crooked Road
The Crooked Road is a music heritage trail that winds through the mountains of the Blue Ridge, linking more than 50 destinations across 19 counties, four cities and 50 towns.
The Little Engine, Part 2
Twice donated and twice reborn, a retired Virginia pumper truck found a second life delivering hope and vital service to Gulf Coast communities in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Highland Hijinks
I guess one of my favorite things about August is the Highland County Fair. There’s a parade and carnival rides and a horde of kid-raised farm animals.







