OUR COMMUNITIES
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.
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...
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...
Breathing Easy
Testing for radon could save your life March 2024 Story courtesy of the American Lung Association Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and a recent report reveals that it is detected at high levels in about 25% of homes in Virginia. The American Lung...
On the Road Again
Irish Road Bowling is a St. Patrick’s Day tradition March 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer WANT TO TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND TRULY IRISH THIS ST. PATRICK’S DAY? How about getting together with three of your closest friends and each taking turns throwing a...
Take My Hand
The Harriet Tubman Organization is dedicated to preserving Tubman’s connection to the local community and to helping young people see Tubman as a role model.
Breathing Easy
Anyone can develop COPD, but smokers or ex-smokers and people who live in rural areas of the country tend to be more affected.
The Brightest Star in the Sky
The beloved structure is said to be the world’s largest freestanding illuminated man-made star and continues to draw visitors.
Getting Organized
Setting up these simple organizing systems with the help of useful products and organizing tools will encourage tidy habits for a neat home all season long.