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

New Year, Same Commitment

New Year, Same Commitment

As one year welcomes the next, I’d like to take this time to reflect on the past year to assess what was to visualize the year ahead.

RURALBAND Gives Members Peace of Mind

RURALBAND Gives Members Peace of Mind

What do RURALBAND Fiber Internet and home security have in common? According to Wakefield resident Gloria Holloman, peace of mind. Since receiving RURALBAND’s fiber-optic internet service, Holloman says she feels safer knowing that she can monitor her home’s security...

Manage Winter’s Impact on Heating Costs

Manage Winter’s Impact on Heating Costs

It’s important to know there are many factors that can impact your electric bill, including weather, the number of people in your home, and your electrical appliances and devices.

Youth Tour

Youth Tour

Rising high school juniors are eligible for all-expense-paid experience.

Connecting Rural Virginia

Connecting Rural Virginia

Co-op leaders continue collaboration for broadband interests in local communities at Rural Fiber Expo Many industry professionals and legislators from Virginia, Maryland and neighboring states gathered for the third annual Rural Fiber Expo in September. The event,...

Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home this Winter

Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home this Winter

As the temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there’s a natural inclination to create a warm and cozy haven at home. Unfortunately, as we see increased use of heating equipment, candles and electrical items, the number of home fires tends to increase during...

Declutter Your Life

Declutter Your Life

One bill at a time with paperless billing It’s been eight years since member Cathy O’Donnell began her mission of decluttering her home with Prince George Electric Cooperative’s paperless billing. According to Experian Data Quality, the average person received almost...

Utilitarian Art 

Utilitarian Art 

Southwest Virginia Museum’s quilt show displays the art of practicality April 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer There may be several big stone houses in Big Stone Gap, Va., but one stands out in particular: the Southwest Virginia Museum. Designated a National...

Becoming a Nature Hero

Becoming a Nature Hero

An inside look at wildlife rescue and rehabilitation April 2025 by Amanda S. Creasey, Contributing Columnist One of the greatest thrills of spending time outside is encountering wildlife. Whether it’s a box turtle or bird, fox or frog, rabbit or raccoon, seeing native...