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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Goodnight, John-Boy
Walton’s Mountain Museum recreates beloved television show October 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer In the Piedmont region foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains lies the community of Schuyler (pronounced Sky-ler). Originally called Walker’s Mill, it was...
It’s Fall, Y’all
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with these snapshots of fall!
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Preparing Woodstoves for Winter
With their rustic charm and reliable warmth, crackling woodstoves make spaces cozy during winter. But without proper care, woodstoves pose serious fire risks.
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...
Feeling the Pressure
Vehicle owners should make it a habit to practice tire safety every month.
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.
Better Safe Than Sorry
Staying ahead of potential energy scams October 2025 by Jennah Denney, Contributing Columnist Electric cooperatives across the country are urging members to stay alert as utility-related scams continue to evolve. Fraudsters are becoming more aggressive and more...
Seek and Unplug
It is easy to overlook the hidden energy wasters in our homes.
Keeping Your Pet Happy
A healthy gut allows your pet to live comfortably with good overall wellness and a properly functioning immune system.
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...