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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Filling the Gap with History
Wise County coal museum tells the story of a community September 2024 BIG STONE GAP, TUCKED BETWEEN POWELL MOUNTAIN AND LITTLE STONE MOUNTAIN along the Appalachian Straight in Wise County, Va., is probably best known for a series of books written about it by New York...
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It’s State Fair of Virginia Time
Annual event draws 200,000 fairgoers each year September 2024 by Alice Kemp, Virginia Farm Bureau Federation “Where Home Grown Happens” is a fitting theme for the State Fair of Virginia, which celebrates the best of what’s grown, made and raised in the Old Dominion....
Going All In
Introducing the drawer-style microwave September 2024 story courtesy of StatePoint Media As one of the most useful appliances in any kitchen, it’s no surprise that microwave ovens can be found in at least 90% of U.S. households, according to the Bureau of Labor and...
Getting the Lights Back On
Anatomy of a power outage June 2024 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist A stray bolt of lightning connects a menacing cloud with a power pole about a mile east of your home. Your lights flicker briefly before going out. Things become eerily quiet as all your home’s...
Off The Beaten Path
80% of people surveyed believe vacation does wonders for mental health.
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.
Sun Up to Sun Down
Farm Bureau honors Southampton County couple May 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Community Electric Cooperative Board of Directors Chairman Jeannette Everett and her husband, M.L., recently made history. The couple is the first ever to receive the Distinguished...
Open Those Doors
Five garage safety tips September 2024 story courtesy of Family Features When you throw open the windows in your house this fall, you’ll likely spend more time with the garage doors open too. Nice fall weather is an excellent reminder to ensure your garage equipment...
The Power of Love
America’s best shelter dog makeovers August 2024 story courtesy of Brandpoint Content August is National Dog Month, a time to honor the love and companionship our furry friends bring into our lives. But let’s not overlook the dogs still waiting for their forever...
Aw, Shucks!
Virginia’s Oyster Trail and Maryland’s Crab & Oyster Trail include restaurants, seafood markets, tours, events and more.
Climbing High
Young women encouraged to pursue careers in energy September 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Young women throughout Delmarva will challenge their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...
Climbing High
Young women encouraged to pursue careers in energy September 2024 by Jim Robertson, Staff Writer Young women throughout Delmarva will challenge their determination to reach new heights at this year’s Girl Power Camp, hosted by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware...