OUR STORIES
A Cooperative Legacy
A tireless advocate and trusted legal voice in the cooperative world, James Patrick “Jim” Guy II helped shape energy policy discussions with balance, foresight and a deep respect for cooperative values.
Community Matters
The Community Matters program was created to address the need among adults 55 and older for in-person opportunities to connect, foster personal growth, pursue lifelong learning and build a sense of belonging.
The State of Moving
Economic pressures, tighter budgets and a widespread disdain for packing all cast a shadow over moving.
A Pillar of the Community
Mount Zion Baptist Church celebrates 166 years January-February 2025 by Audrey Hingley, Contributing Writer In a modern world where change is often inevitable, Mount Zion Baptist Church in Locust Grove, Va. — which recently celebrated 166 years as a congregation — may...
Million Dollar Milestone
Empowering communities involves more than just providing electricity; Virginia, Maryland and Delaware’s electric cooperatives embrace this concept.
Keeping Veterans’ History Alive
Today, more than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period.
Staying Relevant
All across the country, AmeriCorps Seniors connects people aged 55 and older with opportunities to volunteer in their communities.
For the Love of Art
RAAC’s 19th annual Fall Art Tour draws art lovers to Rappahannock County October 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Art has the power to provoke thought and evoke emotion, and it often represents a community’s...
To Can … or Not to Can?
Mecklenburg County, Va., teacher recalls father’s passion for gardening July 2024 by Michelle Greene Dean, Contributing Writer To most people, a jar of canned string beans is just that: a jar of canned string beans. Some feel that canning any vegetable is unnecessary....
Million Dollar Milestone
Empowering communities involves more than just providing electricity; Virginia, Maryland and Delaware’s electric cooperatives embrace this concept.
Keeping Veterans’ History Alive
Today, more than a century after the signing of the Treaty of Versailles ended World War I, stories told by American veterans who served during this pivotal time offer fascinating insights into this period.
Staying Relevant
All across the country, AmeriCorps Seniors connects people aged 55 and older with opportunities to volunteer in their communities.
For the Love of Art
RAAC’s 19th annual Fall Art Tour draws art lovers to Rappahannock County October 2024 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer Art has the power to provoke thought and evoke emotion, and it often represents a community’s...
To Can … or Not to Can?
Mecklenburg County, Va., teacher recalls father’s passion for gardening July 2024 by Michelle Greene Dean, Contributing Writer To most people, a jar of canned string beans is just that: a jar of canned string beans. Some feel that canning any vegetable is unnecessary....
Small and In Charge
Electric vehicles take over one Virginia electric cooperative June 2024 by Preston Knight, Contributing Writer Forget range anxiety. These tiny electric vehicles traveled from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley to Abu Dhabi. Sure, airplanes were involved, but the distance...