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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Where Miracles Bloom
“My backyard is a playground for all the beautiful things in nature,” says Moorefield.
Thanks Fur Reading!
Forget obedience school; these cats and dogs are clearly pursuing their Post-Paw-doctorates.
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Celebrating a Centennial of Service
Nearly a century ago, Virginia Farm Bureau made the state’s farmers a promise: to protect and preserve what farmers had labored so hard to create and to ensure a bright future for generations of farmers.
Smart Moves for a Smarter Home
Smart devices use digital technology and Wi-Fi to take your home to a new level of convenience and comfort.
Click, Buy, Deliver
o ensure a smooth shopping experience, consider these tips for buying major home appliances online.
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.
Bill Busters
Although your HVAC system works year-round to keep your home comfortable, small maintenance issues or simple mistakes can result in higher energy bills.
Don’t Worry, Be Hoppy
A downed power line can literally put you one step away from a fatal movement.
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...