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Playing the Smart Card
Criminals use intelligent means of stealing money from gift cards — but we have some tips for how to spot them, outsmart the scammers and protect yourself.
Actions Speak Louder
Love to NIC stands for nurture, inspire and comfort, but also refers to Holly Roberts’ son, Nic, who died in a car crash in 2015.
Supporting Our Teachers
Consider these ways parents, guardians and community members can contribute to and support the efforts of educators.
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.
The Few, The Proud, The Selfless
Every year, the United Service Organizations (USO) honors junior enlisted service members who have exhibited a commitment to protecting and serving others both on and off duty.
Into the Blue
Trooper makes history as first Black female appointed Area 44 commander
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.”
The Few, The Proud, The Selfless
Every year, the United Service Organizations (USO) honors junior enlisted service members who have exhibited a commitment to protecting and serving others both on and off duty.
Into the Blue
Trooper makes history as first Black female appointed Area 44 commander
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.