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A Biology Class Changed This Former Botetourt County Drama Kid’s Career Trajectory
When 14-year-old Skylar Gay enrolled in BIO 101 at Virginia Western Community College, it was just to fulfill a requirement. Now she’s on her way to the U.K. to present a scientific paper on COVID — and she’s still just 18.
Lineworker Appreciation Day
There is no debate amongst anyone that lineworkers across our nation deserve appreciation for their dedication. Their jobs are difficult and often dangerous.
Closing the Book on Illiteracy – SNEAK PEEK
Smithfield Foods, in conjunction with the DeGood Foundation and other state and local partners, has brought singer-songwriter and philanthropist Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to the county, home to many Community Electric Cooperative members.
A High-tech Hangout
At the dawn of rural electrification, cooperatives formed community living rooms and kitchens to show members how this new thing called electricity could power appliances and change their lives.
Drama, Tears and Dignity
The road from civil engineering to writing stories about the survivors of horrific combat is not a linear one. But for Jerry Barnes, it’s been incredibly rewarding. The Troutville, Va., resident has just published “So Help Me God,” his second collection of powerful war stories certain to move even the most stoic reader.
Of Heroes and Dads – 2022 Youth Art Contest
For this year’s annual Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest, artists from kindergarten through fifth grade were asked to portray visual interpretations of the theme, “Why Lineworkers Are Heroes.”
Chicken and Pickin’ in Virginia
Sometimes the stars align just right, allowing for great things to happen. That’s how Becky McDonough, CEO of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce, explains the creation of the now-annual Hopewell, Va., Bluegrass Jamboree concert series.
The New News
Dwayne Yancey says he felt like he was living in a stately, venerable mansion with the roof caving in. So, he moved out and built a smaller structure by hand.
Judgment Day
By his nature, Clint Card is not one to judge others. Except, of course, when there’s serious competition going on. As competitors climb up and down utility poles in front of him like gymnasts in hardhats, Card’s keen eyes monitors their every move.
Drama, Tears and Dignity
The road from civil engineering to writing stories about the survivors of horrific combat is not a linear one. But for Jerry Barnes, it’s been incredibly rewarding. The Troutville, Va., resident has just published “So Help Me God,” his second collection of powerful war stories certain to move even the most stoic reader.
Of Heroes and Dads – 2022 Youth Art Contest
For this year’s annual Cooperative Living Youth Art Contest, artists from kindergarten through fifth grade were asked to portray visual interpretations of the theme, “Why Lineworkers Are Heroes.”
Chicken and Pickin’ in Virginia
Sometimes the stars align just right, allowing for great things to happen. That’s how Becky McDonough, CEO of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce, explains the creation of the now-annual Hopewell, Va., Bluegrass Jamboree concert series.
The New News
Dwayne Yancey says he felt like he was living in a stately, venerable mansion with the roof caving in. So, he moved out and built a smaller structure by hand.
Judgment Day
By his nature, Clint Card is not one to judge others. Except, of course, when there’s serious competition going on. As competitors climb up and down utility poles in front of him like gymnasts in hardhats, Card’s keen eyes monitors their every move.
Counting Sheep, and His Blessings
Augusta County attorney-shepherd is living his dream When Francis Chester-Cestari was a little boy, he dreamed of sheep, but not in the conventional way. He dreamed of owning them. Although born and bred in Brooklyn, he says he always dreamed of farming and raising...