OUR COMMUNITIES
Concern for Community
Luray’s Hawksbill Trading Company is a local treasure May 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer When Jay North wanted to start a charitable organization in Luray, Va., he used the seven cooperative principles as his blueprint. “I learned about them from the Shenandoah...
Being Ready for the Workday
Making the most of your personal time January-February 2025 story courtesy of Family Features From a regenerative bath to that first cup of coffee, early morning rituals have the power to heal, restore and fuel. They can leave you feeling accomplished, empowered and...
Honoring Those Who Served
ON NOV. 11, 1919, PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON PROCLAIMED THE FIRST COMMEMORATION OF ARMISTICE DAY.
Laying It On The Line
THE VIRGINIA, MARYLAND & DELAWARE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES hosted its 19th annual Gaff-n-Go Lineworker Rodeo in May. More than 200 utility lineworkers from seven states, including North and South Carolina, New York and California, gathered at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, Va., on May 19 and 20 for the two-day competition, which also featured more than 60 vendor exhibits and a barbecue competition.
Protecting Our Protectors
Is someone in your family, or someone you know, an active-duty service member or military spouse planning a permanent change of station? Now is the time to help them protect their information online.
It’s All Water Over The Wheel
Craig County gristmill is a beacon of historic preservation.
Yeas for Neighs
The Chincoteague pony has finally been named the State Pony of the commonwealth of Virginia. Senators, delegates and the governor of Virginia made it official on March 27.
Closing the Book on Illiteracy
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library comes to Isle of Wight April 2023 A BLOW AGAINST ILLITERACY HAS BEEN STRUCK IN ISLE OF WIGHT COUNTY. Smithfield Foods, in conjunction with the DeGood Foundation and other state and local partners, has brought singer-songwriter and...
Giving Back
REC donates parade prize money to food pantry in Orange