The Little Pig That Could
Electric cooperative CFO’s daughter, 9, writes debut book May 2025 by Mark Thomas, Contributing Writer When young Kaylee Lynn Bullock met Esme, a spirited black piglet with a soft pink snout, it was love at first sight. Esme was born at the farm next to Kaylee’s...
Five of a Kind
Shenandoah Valley bluegrass band has been entertaining for 45 years May 2025 by Laura Emery, Staff Writer When you’ve been in one of the Shenandoah Valley’s most popular bluegrass bands — Five of a Kind — for 45 years, it’s inevitable that people will approach you to...
Concern for Community
Luray’s Hawksbill Trading Company is a local treasure May 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer When Jay North wanted to start a charitable organization in Luray, Va., he used the seven cooperative principles as his blueprint. “I learned about them from the Shenandoah...
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...
Making the Best of May
Some of the grass seems to be turning green. And the birds are everywhere up on the wooded lane.
Tips to Beat the Energy Peak
When your electric cooperative talks about “beating the peak,” it is a call to action for energy consumers to reduce their electricity use during periods of highest demand.
Smart Medicine
Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a computational tool to speed up the creation of new disease treatments.
Concern for Community
Luray’s Hawksbill Trading Company is a local treasure May 2025 by Gregg MacDonald, Staff Writer When Jay North wanted to start a charitable organization in Luray, Va., he used the seven cooperative principles as his blueprint. “I learned about them from the Shenandoah...
Street Safety
Move over to protect roadside crews May 2025 by Scott Flood, Contributing Columnist When lineworkers are perched in a bucket truck repairing power lines along a busy road, they have good reason to be concerned about their safety. Working with high voltages and falling...