A publication of the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives

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Two Score and Seven Years Ago …

Two Score and Seven Years Ago …

Abraham Lincoln museum celebrates 47th anniversary January-February 2025   by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer What do Colonel Harland Sanders and President Abraham Lincoln have in common besides notable facial hair? For starters, they are both connected to the...

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In the Black

In the Black

Celebrating diversity in business August 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer August is National Black Business Month, a recognition that began in 2004 when civil engineer, businessman, activist, veteran and author Fredrick E. Jordan, working with John William...

Standing Tall

Standing Tall

REC receives Tree Line USA designation for 23rd year July 2024 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer Every year, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s Vegetation Management Team and contractors play a critical role in improving the reliability of its members. They remove...

The Joy of Sandman

The Joy of Sandman

After a beautiful sunset in the mountains, the sky was pitch black in southwestern Virginia. Folks were packed around my grandfather and me like sardines, but it wasn’t fazing me. I was waiting. Waiting for the moment.

Pearls of Wisdom

Pearls of Wisdom

NNEC’s newly elected board member, Jason Kenner, is responsible for the daily operations at one of Virginia’s largest oyster planters and harvesters.

Youthful Connections

Youthful Connections

About two dozen youths from Virginia, Maryland and Delaware learned about cooperatives and the communities they serve as part of the 2022 Youth Tour, sponsored by the Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives.

A New Lease on Life

A New Lease on Life

When Sherrie and Mourad Fahim bought a 120-year-old building in Barboursville, Va., they weren’t exactly sure what they were getting into.

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