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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Paying It Forward
On Jan. 30, 1983, Dave Simpson listened to a cassette tape that started him on a path of impacting the lives of underprivileged children every holiday season.
It’s Fall, Y’all
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with these snapshots of fall!
Send Us Your Letters
We welcome signed letters of less than 250 words. using the form at the bottom of the page e-mail to:[email protected]. mail to: Mailbag, P.O. Box 2340, Glen Allen, VA 230584-230. We reserve the right to edit for grammar, style and length, with a 250-word...
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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.
Powerful Intelligence
Electric cooperatives across the country are discovering how AI can transform the way they power their local communities.
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.
Find a Need and Fill It
The primary goal of a co-op isn’t to make money but to provide a safe and reliable source of electricity at a cost the local community can afford.
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...