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

Do We Owe You Money?

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.

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 Gap, Va., but one stands out in particular: the Southwest Virginia Museum. Designated a National...

Becoming a Nature Hero

Becoming a Nature Hero

An inside look at wildlife rescue and rehabilitation April 2025 by Amanda S. Creasey, Contributing Columnist One of the greatest thrills of spending time outside is encountering wildlife. Whether it’s a box turtle or bird, fox or frog, rabbit or raccoon, seeing native...

Tex-Mex

Tex-Mex

Try these bold and spicy recipes at your next big fiesta! April 2025 Southwest Ranch Taco Salad recipe courtesy of Family Features Ingredients: ½ head romaine lettuce 1 pt. cherry tomatoes 2 small avocados 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. ground beef (80/20...

Head Inland, Young Foodie

Head Inland, Young Foodie

Piedmont seafood restaurant does not disappoint March 2025 [gallery order="ASC" main_size="full" fx="fade" pause="1" strip-style="thumbs" controls="show" style="strip-below" itemtag="dl" icontag="dt" captiontag="dd" columns="1" link="post" size="full" caption="desc"...